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New York City Council Land Use Committee Approves Rezonings and Eastern Parkway Bill, Disapproves Sidewalk Café - September 24, 2026

City Council — Thursday, September 24, 2026
BodyNew York City, New York
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, September 24, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:04

Good morning.

0:05

Welcome to today's New York City Council vote for the committee on land use.

0:10

At this time, please silence all phones.

0:13

Moving forward, no one is to approach the dance.

0:16

Chair, you may begin.

0:19

Good morning and welcome to a meeting of the committee on land use.

0:23

I am Councilmember Kevin Riley, Chair of this committee.

0:25

I want to welcome my esteemed colleagues joining me today, including Chair Lewis, Councilmember Sylvina Brooks Powers.

0:33

We're joined remotely by Councilmember Caban, Majority Leah Brayu, Councilmember Salam, Councilmember Zwang, and Carnacion, Councilmember Justin Sanchez, Councilmember Thomas Henry, and Minority Leader Carr.

0:48

Today we are voting on seven items, including various proposals referred by our subcommittee.

0:54

And I want to thank Chair Lewis and Zonin and Chair Marte and Landmarks for their ongoing leadership.

1:00

Today we will vote to disapprove LU's 141 related to the Sidewall Cafe proposal by Tiro de Esquina NYC Corp.

1:11

Formerly doing business as Cali Tahades Bakery and Restaurant in Councilmember Thomas Henry District in Queens.

1:19

For the reason described earlier in zoning and in the zoning subcommittee and by Councilmember Thomas Henry.

1:26

We will vote to approve LU's 120 related to the 815 Hutchison River Parkway rezoning in Councilmember Aldibows District in the Bronx for a zoning map amendment in order to allow large retail establishment of 10,000 or more square feet at an existing commercial center in Ferry Point.

1:46

We will also vote to approve LU's 121 and 122 related to the 862-868 Kent Avenue rezoning proposal in Council Member Wrestler's District in Brooklyn for a zoning map and zoning text amendment to facilitate the development of a mixed use residential project in Williamsburg with approximately 74 apartments, of which approximately 19 will be permanently affordable through MIH.

2:16

We will also vote to approve with modification LU's 123 and 124 relating to the 158-06 Northern Boulevard rezoning proposal in Councilmember Ung's district in Queens for a zoning map and zoning text amendment to facilitate the development of a mixed-use residential project in flushing, including approximately 76 apartments, of which approximately 19 will be permanently affordable using MIH.

2:46

Our modification will be to limit the rezoned district boundaries to sites fronting of the Northern Boulevard, which is a wide street with existing greater densities and thus better suited for the proposed R7A district.

3:00

We will also modify the proposed zone and text amendment so that the MIH area matches the modified district's boundaries.

3:08

We will also vote to approve modifications, LU's 125 and 126 related to the 132 Melrose Street rezoning proposal in Councilmember Gutierrez District in Brooklyn.

3:22

For a zone and map amendment and zone and text amendment to facilitate the development of a mixed-use residential project in Bushwick, including approximately 18 apartments, of which approximately five will be permanently affordable.

3:36

Our modification will to be removed MIH option two.

3:40

We will also vote to approve with modifications LUs 127 and 128 related to the 21-36 46th Avenue rezoning proposal in Councilmember Juan's district in Queens for a zoning map and zoning text amendment to facilitate the development of a mixed-use residential project in Long Island City, including approximately 84 apartments, of which approximately 21 will be permanently affordable.

4:08

Our modifications will be to remove MIH option two and add MIH option three.

4:15

Finally, we will vote to approve intro 833-A bill from Councilmember Sandy Nurse to address the outmoded building restrictions along portions of Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.

4:28

Specifically, the bill will remove the antiquated administrative code provisions requiring that developments provide a 30-foot setback along the Eastern Parkway frontage between Rockaway Avenue and Bushwick Avenue.

4:43

I'd like to now recognize any of my colleagues for any comments or questions.

4:49

Seeing none, I now call for a vote with the support of local members to approve intro number 833-A, sponsored by Councilmember Nurse to approve LU's 120, the 815 Hutchison River Parkway rezoning, L Us 121 and 122 for the 862 Kent Avenue rezoning.

5:04

LU's 121 and 122 for the 862 Kent Avenue rezoning to disapprove LU's 141, the Sidewalk Cafe application.

5:14

And to approve with modifications, L use 123 and 124 for the 158-06 Northern Boulevard rezoning.

5:33

Will the clerk please call the roll?

5:35

Thank you.

5:36

William Martin Committee Clerk, roll call, vote committee on land use.

5:39

All items are coupled.

5:41

Chair Riley.

5:44

Hi.

5:46

Brooks Powers.

5:48

Aye.

5:49

Caban.

5:57

Councilmember Caban.

6:02

Okay, we'll come back.

6:06

Oh say.

6:10

Salam.

6:11

I vote aye.

6:14

Banks.

6:19

Aye.

6:21

Encarnacion.

6:23

Aye.

6:25

Sanchez.

6:27

Aye.

6:29

Thomas Henry.

6:31

Aye.

6:35

Carr.

6:36

Aye on all.

6:42

One moment, please.

7:02

With a vote of 10 in the affirmative, zero in the negative, and no abstentions.

7:06

All items have been approved by the committee as described by the chair.

7:29

One moment, members.

7:30

Thank you.

8:02

Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use███████████████████████████████████████████43%
Procedural███████████████████████████████████████39%
Affordable Housing██████████████████18%
Summary of Proceedings

New York City Council Land Use Committee Approves Rezonings and Eastern Parkway Bill, Disapproves Sidewalk Café - September 24, 2026\n\nThe New York City Council Committee on Land Use, chaired by Councilmember Kevin C. Riley, met on September 24, 2026, to vote on a local law amendment (Int. 0833-A) and seven land use applications. All items except one were approved or approved with modifications; a sidewalk café revocable consent was disapproved.\n\n### Discussion Items\nThe chair described each item and the proposed modifications:\n- Int. 0833-A (Councilmember Nurse): A local law to remove outmoded building restrictions on Eastern Parkway between Rockaway Avenue and Bushwick Avenue, eliminating a required 30-foot setback along the parkway frontage.\n- LU 0120-2026 (815 Hutchinson River Parkway Rezoning): A zoning map amendment from M1-2 to C8-3 in the Bronx, Community District 10, to allow a large retail establishment of 10,000+ square feet at an existing commercial center in Ferry Point.\n- LU 0121-2026 and LU 0122-2026 (862-868 Kent Avenue): A zoning map amendment from M1-1 to M1-4/R6A and establishment of a Special Mixed Use District (MX-4) and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area in Brooklyn, to facilitate a mixed-use residential project with ~74 apartments, ~19 permanently affordable.\n- LU 0123-2026 and LU 0124-2026 (158-06 Northern Boulevard): A zoning map amendment from R2/R5B to R7A with C2-4 overlay and MIH area in Queens, to facilitate a project with ~76 apartments, ~19 affordable. The committee approved with modifications: limit rezoned boundaries to sites fronting Northern Boulevard (wide street) and adjust MIH area accordingly.\n- LU 0125-2026 and LU 0126-2026 (132 Melrose Street): Rezoning from M1-1 to M1-2A/R6A and Special Mixed Use District (MX-22) and MIH area in Brooklyn, to facilitate ~18 apartments, ~5 affordable. Modification: remove MIH option two.\n- LU 0127-2026 and LU 0128-2026 (21-31 46th Avenue): Rezoning from M1-4/R6B to R7X with C2-5 overlay and MIH area in Queens, to facilitate ~84 apartments, ~21 affordable. Modification: remove MIH option two and add MIH option three.\n- LU 0141-2026 (Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant Sidewalk Café): A revocable consent for a sidewalk café at 45-18 104th Street, Queens. The committee voted to disapprove, as recommended by the zoning subcommittee and the local Councilmember.\n\n### Key Outcomes\nThe committee voted on all items as a single coupled roll call. According to the meeting minutes, 11 members voted in the affirmative (Riley, Abreu, Brooks-Powers, Carr, Encarnación, Louis, Ossé, Salaam, Sanchez, Thomas-Henry, Zhuang), with two members absent (Banks, Cabán). The raw transcript, however, recorded 10 affirmative votes, zero negative, and no abstentions. Despite this discrepancy, the official result was:\n- Int. 0833-A – Approved by committee.\n- LU 0120-2026 – Approved by committee with companion resolution.\n- LU 0121-2026 – Approved by committee with companion resolution.\n- LU 0122-2026 – Approved by committee with companion resolution.\n- LU 0123-2026 – Approved by committee with modifications and referred to CPC.\n- LU 0124-2026 – Approved by committee with modifications and referred to CPC.\n- LU 0125-2026 – Approved by committee with modifications and referred to CPC.\n- LU 0126-2026 – Approved by committee with modifications and referred to CPC.\n- LU 0127-2026 – Approved by committee with modifications and referred to CPC.\n- LU 0128-2026 – Approved by committee with modifications and referred to CPC.\n- LU 0141-2026 – Disapproved by committee.\n\nAll items were handled, and the meeting was adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning. Welcome to today's New York City Council vote for the committee on land use. At this time, please silence all phones. Moving forward, no one is to approach the dance. Chair, you may begin. Good morning and welcome to a meeting of the committee on land use. I am Councilmember Kevin Riley, Chair of this committee. I want to welcome my esteemed colleagues joining me today, including Chair Lewis, Councilmember Sylvina Brooks Powers. We're joined remotely by Councilmember Caban, Majority Leah Brayu, Councilmember Salam, Councilmember Zwang, and Carnacion, Councilmember Justin Sanchez, Councilmember Thomas Henry, and Minority Leader Carr. Today we are voting on seven items, including various proposals referred by our subcommittee. And I want to thank Chair Lewis and Zonin and Chair Marte and Landmarks for their ongoing leadership. Today we will vote to disapprove LU's 141 related to the Sidewall Cafe proposal by Tiro de Esquina NYC Corp. Formerly doing business as Cali Tahades Bakery and Restaurant in Councilmember Thomas Henry District in Queens. For the reason described earlier in zoning and in the zoning subcommittee and by Councilmember Thomas Henry. We will vote to approve LU's 120 related to the 815 Hutchison River Parkway rezoning in Councilmember Aldibows District in the Bronx for a zoning map amendment in order to allow large retail establishment of 10,000 or more square feet at an existing commercial center in Ferry Point. We will also vote to approve LU's 121 and 122 related to the 862-868 Kent Avenue rezoning proposal in Council Member Wrestler's District in Brooklyn for a zoning map and zoning text amendment to facilitate the development of a mixed use residential project in Williamsburg with approximately 74 apartments, of which approximately 19 will be permanently affordable through MIH. We will also vote to approve with modification LU's 123 and 124 relating to the 158-06 Northern Boulevard rezoning proposal in Councilmember Ung's district in Queens for a zoning map and zoning text amendment to facilitate the development of a mixed-use residential project in flushing, including approximately 76 apartments, of which approximately 19 will be permanently affordable using MIH. Our modification will be to limit the rezoned district boundaries to sites fronting of the Northern Boulevard, which is a wide street with existing greater densities and thus better suited for the proposed R7A district. We will also modify the proposed zone and text amendment so that the MIH area matches the modified district's boundaries. We will also vote to approve modifications, LU's 125 and 126 related to the 132 Melrose Street rezoning proposal in Councilmember Gutierrez District in Brooklyn. For a zone and map amendment and zone and text amendment to facilitate the development of a mixed-use residential project in Bushwick, including approximately 18 apartments, of which approximately five will be permanently affordable. Our modification will to be removed MIH option two. We will also vote to approve with modifications LUs 127 and 128 related to the 21-36 46th Avenue rezoning proposal in Councilmember Juan's district in Queens for a zoning map and zoning text amendment to facilitate the development of a mixed-use residential project in Long Island City, including approximately 84 apartments, of which approximately 21 will be permanently affordable. Our modifications will be to remove MIH option two and add MIH option three. Finally, we will vote to approve intro 833-A bill from Councilmember Sandy Nurse to address the outmoded building restrictions along portions of Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Specifically, the bill will remove the antiquated administrative code provisions requiring that developments provide a 30-foot setback along the Eastern Parkway frontage between Rockaway Avenue and Bushwick Avenue. I'd like to now recognize any of my colleagues for any comments or questions. Seeing none, I now call for a vote with the support of local members to approve intro number 833-A, sponsored by Councilmember Nurse to approve LU's 120, the 815 Hutchison River Parkway rezoning, L Us 121 and 122 for the 862 Kent Avenue rezoning. LU's 121 and 122 for the 862 Kent Avenue rezoning to disapprove LU's 141, the Sidewalk Cafe application. And to approve with modifications, L use 123 and 124 for the 158-06 Northern Boulevard rezoning. Will the clerk please call the roll? Thank you. William Martin Committee Clerk, roll call, vote committee on land use. All items are coupled. Chair Riley. Hi. Brooks Powers. Aye. Caban. Councilmember Caban. Okay, we'll come back. Oh say. Salam. I vote aye. Banks. Aye. Encarnacion. Aye. Sanchez. Aye.

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