The Division of Housing & Community Renewal has objected to a landlord’s request for a 100-car underground garage at the west end of Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights.
As it turns out, the proposal was in direct conflict with the intended use of the area, which is for recreation. This is because the proposed ‘green roof’ on top of the garage would not adequately replace the courtyard, causing the destruction of a series of trees and increasing vehicular use, thus affecting noise and sight reduction, and environmental standards within the community.
This is a great victory, for both the Riverside Tenant Association and all NYC tenants. It demonstrates that owners don’t always get their way. While the Pinnacle Group is appealing this decision, the Riverside Tenant Association is confident that its appeal will be rejected, as decisions in favor of tenants are rarely overturned.
However, the Riverside Tenant Association is $11,000 in debt to its legal counsel. If you would like to help them with this burden please send donations to:
Riverside Tenants Association
Brooklyn GPO, Box 6841
Brooklyn, NY 11202-6841
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