We will be updating this page as the process continues so check back to see what else you can do to stop this out-of-control development of 4th Avenue.
Zoning details are complicated, but it appears that current zoning regulations for 4th Avenue to 15th Street allow developers to build up to 16 stories-22 and go back 100 feet; there is no stopping developers from destroying viable, historic houses that provide affordable rents or needed greenspace. Our City Council members and Community Board can affect development in the neighborhood if they hear from residents. Here are some people to contact.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER FOR GOWANUS SHAHANA HANIF
Email: district39@council.nyc.gov, Phone: (718) 499-1090, Mailing address: 197 Bond Street, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Sample Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sldNvQ8pAXUIA8iYQyWbWpPT1t67FQyvE487tF4Kgkc/edit?usp=sharing
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
Email: info@bkcb6.org, Phone: (718) 643-3027, Mailing address: 250 Baltic Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201-6401
In Person: The Land Use, Landmarks, and Housing Committee meets every 4th Thursday of the month and the General (Full) Community Board meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month. For more information and schedules, please check https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/
Sample Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sldNvQ8pAXUIA8iYQyWbWpPT1t67FQyvE487tF4Kgkc/edit?usp=sharing
BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT ANTONIO REYNOSO’S OFFICE
Email: AskReynoso@brooklynbp.nyc.gov, Phone: (718) 802 – 3700, Mailing address: 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Sample Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sldNvQ8pAXUIA8iYQyWbWpPT1t67FQyvE487tF4Kgkc/edit?usp=sharing
COUNCIL MEMBER GALE BREWER
Email: Email: district6@council.nyc.gov, Phone: 212-873-0282, Mailing address: 563 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
Sample Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BzETYP_QguFicS8p3DZv3M9DgUHfX8gnrStyp2yG9Jk/edit?usp=sharing
COUNCIL MEMBER SANDY NURSE
Email: District37@council.nyc.gov, Phone: 718-642-8664, Mailing address: 56 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Sample Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BzETYP_QguFicS8p3DZv3M9DgUHfX8gnrStyp2yG9Jk/edit?usp=sharing
COUNCIL MEEMBER CHRIS MARTE
Email: District1@council.nyc.gov, Phone: 212-587-3159, Mailing address: 65 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Council Members Brewer, Nurse, and Marte are sponsoring a bill to put the brakes on the loss of existing affordable housing being replaced by luxury housing.
Sample Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BzETYP_QguFicS8p3DZv3M9DgUHfX8gnrStyp2yG9Jk/edit?usp=sharing
NYC COUNCIL SPEAKER JULIE MENIN
Email: SpeakerMenin@council.nyc.gov, Phone: (212) 788-7210, Mailing address: City Hall, New York, NY 10007
Sample Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sldNvQ8pAXUIA8iYQyWbWpPT1t67FQyvE487tF4Kgkc/edit?usp=sharing
JO ANNE SIMON
State Assembly District 52
Email: simonj@nyassembly.gov, Phone: 718-246-4889, Mailing address: 341 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Sample letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sldNvQ8pAXUIA8iYQyWbWpPT1t67FQyvE487tF4Kgkc/edit?usp=sharing