# Zoning **URL:** https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/c/new-york/zoning/11.md [Latest](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/categories.md) --- ## [Discussions relating to zoning and city planning](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/discussions-relating-to-zoning-and-city-planning/15)
**Author:** [@YIMBY](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMBY)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/discussions-relating-to-zoning-and-city-planning/15 "2014-06-04T17:52:50Z")
For all discussion pertaining to zoning and city planning. For new threads, please label with city followed by topic; e.g., NEW YORK | MIDTOWN EAST REZONING --- ## [NEW YORK | Congestion Pricing](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-congestion-pricing/1031)
**Author:** [@Aviemore](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Aviemore)\ **Replies:** 631\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-congestion-pricing/1031 "2026-09-25T14:01:35Z")
As MTA seeks $15.2B, could congestion pricing return? Ken Valenti, 8:26 a.m. EDT September 25, 2014 Could the search for $15.2 billion to pay for the New York City region’s transit needs mean a new look at congestion p… --- ## [NEW YORK I Sunnyside Yards](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-i-sunnyside-yards/1432)
**Author:** [@Aviemore](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Aviemore)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-i-sunnyside-yards/1432 "2026-09-24T13:47:55Z")
Amtrak weighing development of massive Queens rail yard By Ryan Hutchins on October 23, 2014 Amtrak is considering developing Sunnyside Yards in Queens as part of a nationwide evalu… --- ## [STAMFORD, CT. | Stamford Core Redevelopment](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/stamford-ct-stamford-core-redevelopment/332)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 309\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/stamford-ct-stamford-core-redevelopment/332 "2026-09-22T21:51:44Z")
Stamford Core Redevelopment Includes areas of: Downtown Harbor Point West Side --- ## [NEW YORK | Long Island City - General News, Photos & Discussion](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 554\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241 "2026-09-22T15:27:17Z")
Long Island City Rezoning: Executive Summary - updated October 2, 2001 Elements of the Queens Plaza Subdistrict The Queens Plaza Subdistrict regulations apply to the 34 blocks illustrated at right. The subdistrict… --- ## [NEW YORK | Jamaica Queens TOD Rezoning & Downtown Dev](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-jamaica-queens-tod-rezoning-downtown-dev/174)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-jamaica-queens-tod-rezoning-downtown-dev/174 "2026-09-22T13:42:29Z")
Jamaica Is About to Look Way Different The master plan and rezoning are done, parcels are assembled, and BRP Cos is about to break ground on a 600k SF apartment and retail building that will spark loads more private dev… --- ## [NEW YORK | Hudson Square Rezoned District](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-hudson-square-rezoned-district/4706)
**Author:** [@JB\_Slope](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/JB_Slope)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-hudson-square-rezoned-district/4706 "2026-09-19T16:29:47Z")
I couldn’t find a general Hudson Square thread, so I’m creating one. With news that both Google and Disney will be creating campuses here, there’s sure to be a lot of news surrounding the neighborhood. --- ## [NEW YORK | 57th Street Corridor "Billionaires Row"](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-57th-street-corridor-billionaires-row/251)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 377\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-57th-street-corridor-billionaires-row/251 "2026-09-18T17:48:40Z")
Manhattan’s Billionaire Row of Condo Towers Spreads South By Heather Perlberg May 27, 2014 12:01 AM ET Source: Baccarat Hotel and Residences The Baccarat Hotel and Residences is a 50-story tower under development o… --- ## [NEW YORK | Gowanus Canal Rezoning](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gowanus-canal-rezoning/1167)
**Author:** [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\ **Replies:** 715\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gowanus-canal-rezoning/1167 "2026-09-17T15:15:58Z")
Gowanus Rezoning Plan Envisions High-Rise Development Imagine a cleaned-up Gowanus Canal flanked by parks, high-rise affordable housing, a thriving manufacturing zone and an active arts scene. That’s the ambitious… --- ## [NEW YORK | World Trade Center District](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-world-trade-center-district/29)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 656\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-world-trade-center-district/29 "2026-09-13T18:45:19Z")
World Trade Center Site Plan . http://3wtc.com/images/slider/WTC\_CBRE-Transportation-01.jpg . http://3wtc.com/images/slider/WTC\_CBRE-Transportation-02b.jpg District Area --- ## [NEW YORK | Upper Atlantic Avenue Rezoning](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-upper-atlantic-avenue-rezoning/22181)
**Author:** [@Jaydayvis](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Jaydayvis)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-upper-atlantic-avenue-rezoning/22181 "2026-09-03T02:03:36Z")
No, this is not Park Avenue! This is Atlantic Avenue. Atlantic Avenue will soon replicate Park Avenue in terms of density along the corridor. Perhaps a greenway will make up the median. Rezoning profile: This rezonin… --- ## [NEW YORK | Hudson Yards Rezoned District | 43M SF](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-hudson-yards-rezoned-district-43m-sf/178)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 1754\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-hudson-yards-rezoned-district-43m-sf/178 "2026-08-30T12:24:52Z")
Hudson Yards District Zoning Hudson Yards Subdistricts . Maximum FAR --- ## [NEW YORK | Midtown West & Midtown South Zoning](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-midtown-west-midtown-south-zoning/18845)
**Author:** [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-midtown-west-midtown-south-zoning/18845 "2026-08-26T12:32:08Z")
The First Phase looks at the block between 9th and 10th Avenues, and West 30th and 31st Streets. Conveniently aligned with the portal to the Gateway Tunnel, this site will house the new Penn South Station and allow for … --- ## [NEW YORK | Broadway Junction](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-broadway-junction/540)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-broadway-junction/540 "2026-08-24T17:35:33Z")
Continuing the discussion from NEW YORK | East New York Rezoning - Atlantic Avenue Corridor: At the center of the potential rezoning is a reimagined Broadway Junction that would anchor a revitalized neighborhood, acc… --- ## [NEW YORK | "High Line District" (Special West Chelsea District)](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-high-line-district-special-west-chelsea-district/210)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-high-line-district-special-west-chelsea-district/210 "2026-08-21T14:01:36Z")
The High Line District & Luxury 10th Ave Corridor Development 10th & 11th Avenue from West 30th Street to Little West 12th Street Map The High Line District – Manhattan’s Newest Luxury Enclave BY TONY SARGENT ON OCT… --- ## [NEW YORK | Willets Point Redevelopment | FT | FLOORS](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-willets-point-redevelopment-ft-floors/166)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-willets-point-redevelopment-ft-floors/166 "2026-08-19T16:23:15Z")
City Council Approves Willets Point Development Plan by Danny Abriano 8 months ago In a vote this afternoon that passed 42 to 3 (with 1 abstention), the City Council approved the Willets Point Development plan. The… --- ## [NEW YORK | Flushing Airport redevelopment](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-flushing-airport-redevelopment/24052)
**Author:** [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-flushing-airport-redevelopment/24052 "2026-08-04T02:18:14Z")
The old airport was decommissioned in 1984 and became a wetland. Redevelopment could include housing. --- ## [NEW YORK | Midtown East](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-midtown-east/204)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-midtown-east/204 "2026-06-19T03:40:17Z")
Midtown East Rezoning Mayor Bloomberg’s Proposal: Mayor De Blasio: Slow changes coming to midtown east The midtown east rezoning won’t be happening any time soon. BY ANDREW J. HAWKINS AND EMILY LAERMER JUNE 1, 201… --- ## [JERSEY CITY | Canal Crossing Redevelopment | 7,590 units](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-canal-crossing-redevelopment-7-590-units/18309)
**Author:** [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-canal-crossing-redevelopment-7-590-units/18309 "2026-06-18T04:38:48Z")
The Canal Crossing site spans about 111 acres that previously held a chromium plant and other industrial uses. Will be transformed into a mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood including 7,590 homes, parks, a school, reta… --- ## [Future of the 3 Clusters outside Manhattan (JC, BK, LIC)](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/future-of-the-3-clusters-outside-manhattan-jc-bk-lic/3795)
**Author:** [@tone99loc](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/tone99loc)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/future-of-the-3-clusters-outside-manhattan-jc-bk-lic/3795 "2026-06-02T15:10:04Z")
It’s really been cool to see the emergence of 3 distinct clusters form over the last couple decades and really accelerate in recent years. These 3 clusters are downtown Jersey City, LIC Queens, and downtown Brooklyn. 30 … --- ## [JERSEY CITY | Bayfront (95 Acres) | 8,100 Units](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-bayfront-95-acres-8-100-units/18263)
**Author:** [@busybee](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/busybee)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-bayfront-95-acres-8-100-units/18263 "2026-03-29T15:56:48Z")
New Renderings and Details Emerge as Jersey City’s Bayfront Moves Forward The first phase of construction will be from BRP Development Group and Bayfront Development Partners LLC and see 16 acres developed into mid-r… --- ## [NEW YORK | Borough Park Brooklyn](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-borough-park-brooklyn/22879)
**Author:** [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-borough-park-brooklyn/22879 "2025-04-12T02:11:05Z")
--- ## [JERSEY CITY | Bates Street Redevelopment Plan](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-bates-street-redevelopment-plan/4935)
**Author:** [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-bates-street-redevelopment-plan/4935 "2023-09-06T23:52:42Z")
The City Council is considering rezoning the Bates Street Redevelopment Plan, a no-mans-land between Centre Street/I-78, Grand St, and Bates St, to allow four 50-story buildings. In exchange, the developers would provid… --- ## [NEW YORK | East New York Rezoning - Atlantic Avenue Corridor](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-east-new-york-rezoning-atlantic-avenue-corridor/539)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-east-new-york-rezoning-atlantic-avenue-corridor/539 "2024-02-02T12:07:00Z")
What’s in Store for East New York? BY: JOHN PETRO | New York YIMBY JUNE 13TH 2014 AT 4:30 PM Is East New York The Next Bushwick? Gerard Flynn | Gothamist Jul 22, 2014 2:16 pm The mayor’s vision for Atlantic Avenue… --- ## [Regulations that need to be repealed](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/regulations-that-need-to-be-repealed/21115)
**Author:** [@Shane\_Keena](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Shane_Keena)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/regulations-that-need-to-be-repealed/21115 "2022-03-28T17:21:53Z")
Just starting a list of specific regulations that need to be repealed in order to improve the city. I would definitely say the residential FAR cap, along with exclusive, single-family zoning. Any others? I want to know … --- ## [HOBOKEN, NJ | Washington Observer Gateway Redevelopment | 140-280 FT | ? FLOORS](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/hoboken-nj-washington-observer-gateway-redevelopment-140-280-ft-floors/22563)
**Author:** [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/hoboken-nj-washington-observer-gateway-redevelopment-140-280-ft-floors/22563 "2023-11-19T21:57:22Z")
Currently a parking lot and a 1-story CVS --- ## [NEW YORK | Plaxall Anable Basin Rezoning (12 mil-sqft)](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-plaxall-anable-basin-rezoning-12-mil-sqft/4048)
**Author:** [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-plaxall-anable-basin-rezoning-12-mil-sqft/4048 "2022-08-31T15:06:52Z")
Plaxall Company has proposed a rezoning of the area around Anable Basin to spur future development. If approved, Plaxall will seek out developers to realize this plan, with a 695’ apartment tower on one of the subparcels… --- ## [NJ Bill Would Ban High-Rises along the ENTIRE Hudson Waterfront!](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nj-bill-would-ban-high-rises-along-the-entire-hudson-waterfront/17960)
**Author:** [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nj-bill-would-ban-high-rises-along-the-entire-hudson-waterfront/17960 "2020-12-17T15:57:41Z")
NJ state Senators Stack and Sacco have introduced a bill that would radically downzone all of the Hudson waterfront from Jersey City to Fort Lee. In the northern half of downtown Jersey City this bill would prohibit any… --- ## [NEWARK N.J. | SoMA Newark Redevelopment | 15M SF](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-n-j-soma-newark-redevelopment-15m-sf/304)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-n-j-soma-newark-redevelopment-15m-sf/304 "2020-05-24T16:34:37Z")
Revealed: SoMA Newark BY: NIKOLAI FEDAK ON APRIL 11TH 2014 AT 7:00 AM SoMA Newark, image from Richard Meier & Partners Plans for the first phase of the Richard Meier-designed Teachers Village in Newark have been clo… --- ## [JERSEY CITY | The Waterfront Redevelopment](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-the-waterfront-redevelopment/282)
**Author:** [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-the-waterfront-redevelopment/282 "2018-11-10T15:30:45Z")
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