SoHo Rezoning
The Latest
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SoHo/NoHo rezoning approval allows 181 Mercer to stand
NYU will not halt construction on its 181 Mercer Street building, scheduled to open in fall 2022, after the SoHo and NoHo rezoning plan was approved last month
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Borough President Brewer Issues Statement on SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan
September 2, 2021: “There are too many challenges with this rezoning for me to support it outright.”
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Congressman Jerry Nadler's Testimony Against SoHo/NoHo Rezoning Plan
September 2, 2021: This proposal has been promoted as a way to bring affordable housing to SoHo & NoHo through the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing program.
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Testimony of Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick Regarding the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan & ULURP Zoning
August 23, 2021
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Congresswoman Maloney Delivers Testimony Against SoHo/NoHo Rezoning
On August 23, 2021, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer held a Virtual Hearing about the proposed rezoning of SoHo/NoHo.
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Village Preservation: SoHo/NoHo Upzoning
The city is seeking to rezone SoHo and NoHo, claiming it will make these neighborhoods more diverse and affordable…
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SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan
On July 26, 2021, CB2 voted to reject the City’s Proposed Plan to Rezone SoHo, NoHo and Chinatown, 36-1. Read CB2’s full resolution here.
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City’s Rezoning Plan
The SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan seeks to expand housing opportunities for New Yorkers and promote equity, support continued cultural and economic success in a holistic way and reduce regulatory burdens for the people who live and work there.
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Report by Village Preservation Group
UPZONING SOHO AND NOHO: Why the City’s Rezoning plan will decrease socio-economic diversity and reduce net affordable housing…
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Lawsuit against the Rezoning Filed by the SoHo Alliance and others
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Joint Testimony from the Office of Council Member Margaret S. Chin and the Office of the Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer
The SoHo/NoHo neighborhoods are unique and treasured places in the historic fabric of New York City. SoHo/NoHo buildings are largely protected by Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) regulations, but the neighborhoods’ historic resources go far beyond its architecture.
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Borough President Gale Brewer’s Report from the Sustainable Affordable Housing Development Task Force.
After Mayor Bill de Blasio announced major cuts to the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s FY20 and FY21 capital budgets in June 2020, housing experts feared a negative impact on affordable housing production.
Rezoning ULURP Milestones
IN PROGRESS
July 27 – August 25, 2021
Borough President Review
In Progress
Draft Environmental Impact Statement Public Hearing
In Progress
Review Session - Pre-Hearing Review/Post Referral
UPCOMING
Date N/A
Final Environmental Impact Statement Submitted
A Final Environmental Impacts Statement (FEIS) must be completed ten days prior to the City Planning Commission vote.
September 2, 2021
City Planning Commission Review
The City Planning Commission has 60 days after the Borough President issues a recommendation to hold a hearing and vote on a application.
Date N/A
Post Hearing Follow-Up / Future Votes
Date N/A
City Planning Commission Vote
Date N/A
City Council Review
The City Council has 50 days from receiving the City Planning Commission report to call up the application, hold a hearing and vote on the application.
Date N/A
Mayoral Review
The Mayor has five days to review the City Councils decision and issue a veto.
Date N/A
Approval Letter Sent to Responsible Agency
COMPLETED
September 25, 2020
Draft Scope of Work for Environmental Impact Statement Received
A Draft Scope of Work must be received 30 days prior to the Public Scoping Meeting.
December 3, 2020
Environmental Impact Statement Public Scoping Meeting
May 17, 2021
Application Reviewed at City Planning Commission Review Session
A “Review Session” milestone signifies that the application has been sent to the City Planning Commission (CPC) and is ready for review. The “Review” milestone represents the period of time (up to 60 days) that the CPC reviews the application before their vote.
May 17, 2021
Final Scope of Work for Environmental Impact Statement Issued
May 17, 2021
Draft Environmental Impact Statement Completed
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement must be completed to the City Planning Commission certifying or referring a project for public review.
May 26 – July 26, 2021
Community Board Review (DISAPPROVED)
The Community Board has 60 days from the time of referral (nine days after certification) to hold a hearing and issue a recommendation.
Manhattan Community Board 2 (UNFAVORABLE)
VOTE: July 26, 2021
36 In Favor, 1 Against, 0 Abstain
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