The Real Estate

City Council Could Approve 125th Street Rezoning Tomorrow

Laura Miller

The City Council as early as tomorrow could approve the Bloomberg administration’s proposed rezoning of 125th Street, as a Council subcommittee lists the proposal on its agenda.

The rezoning would allow for substantially more density around 125th Street in Central Harlem, an action that is expected to bring much new development to the historic African-American corridor.

The local Community Board and others have been concerned that the new development would radically change the face of Harlem, accelerating the gentrification and related displacement that has affected the predominantly low-income neighborhood. While some advocacy groups want the rezoning plan abandoned, Community Board 10 and local Councilwoman Inez Dickens have expressed a desire to see the strip rezoned, with more protections and affordability measures put in place.

A projected 2,600 new apartments could be created by the rezoning, based on planning documents, and the city expects 20 percent of those to be considered affordable. That percentage, of course, could change as Ms. Dickens negotiates with the Bloomberg administration.

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Proud Harlemite (not verified) says:

Great! Let's do this thing!

Harlem Resident (not verified) says:

The once beautiful area has been rendered lifeless over the past few years. Harlem is an up and coming area and it's great that politicians are assisting in it's revitalization.

It's unfortunate, but most people who say they are killing the spirit of Harlem haven't been on 125th st at 10pm in a long time. I believe this will revitalize the Harlem we all know and love and bring in new money & jobs, which is generally good for everyone. Especially those who are there at the beginning.

Anonymous (not verified) says:

Please send last minute faxes, calls, etc. and support for Harlem rezoning to Inez Dickens to make sure she supports this needed initiative for Harlem. Implore her to vote for rezoning that will bring affordable housing, more jobs, more education and a safer neighborhood for our children. Her info is below:

District Office Address
ACP Jr. Sta. Ofc
163 W. 125 Street
New York, NY 10027

District Office Phone
212-678-4505

District Office Fax
None provided

Legislative Office Address
250 Broadway
New York, NY 10007

Legislative Office Phone
212-788-7397

Legislative Office Fax
212-442-2732

Sal (not verified) says:

This is just another way to get the Blacks out of Harlem. Affordable housing for whom? Perhaps for the Whites who will come in and live there.

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