Application number M 250334A LDK (1417 Avenue U Rezoning) submitted by 1417 Avenue U Holding LLC, for the cancellation of Restrictive Declaration D-48 pursuant to Section 5 of said Restrictive Declaration, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 15, Council District 48.

Summary

This item concerns the proposed development at 1417 Avenue U in Brooklyn, Community District 15. It involves three related applications:

1. Zoning Map Amendment (C 250332 ZMK): Changes the zoning from R5/C1-3 to R5 and R7A/C2-4 districts.
2. Zoning Text Amendment (N 250333 ZRK): Designates the project area as a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area.
3. Cancellation of Restrictive Declaration (M 250334(A) LDK): Allows for the removal of a 1979 restrictive declaration to facilitate a new development.

The project will result in a seven-story, 83,000 square-foot mixed-use building with 76 dwelling units, of which approximately 19 units will be permanently income-restricted. It will also include 11,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The City Planning Commission approved these actions, and the Land Use Committee and Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises have recommended approval to the Council. The environmental determination was a Type II action with an (E) designation for hazardous materials, air quality, and noise.

Citizen Impact

This rezoning and development will introduce 76 new housing units, including 19 permanently affordable units, to the Homecrest neighborhood. It also allows for new commercial space, potentially impacting local businesses and traffic.

Confidence

high