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Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, April 29, 2026

Approves St. Francis Prep commercial overlay rezoning (LU 51), 8-0

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What happened

The NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved all three items before it by a vote of 8-0. The subcommittee approved LU 51 (St.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
New York City, NY
Governing body
Final authority
Date
April 29, 2026
Decisions
3 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, 8-0

Projects in this meeting (2)

9201 4th Avenue

Approved 8-0
9201 4th Avenue, Bay Ridge
1 condition of approval
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46 Nelson Street

Approved 8-0
46 Nelson Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn
2 conditions of approval
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Free sample: decision 1 of 3

St. Francis Prep commercial overlay rezoning (LU 51)

Zoning text amendment to map a commercial overlay to legalize an illuminated sign at the entrance of St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Area currently mapped only for residential and community facilities uses. Council Member Lee supports the application. Approved together with the other items by a vote of 8-0.

The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.

Meeting Summary

The NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved all three items before it by a vote of 8-0. The subcommittee approved LU 51 (St.

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Key Decisions (3)

Approved

St. Francis Prep commercial overlay rezoning (LU 51)

Vote: 8-0
Approved

9201 4th Avenue rezoning (LUs 52 and 53)

Vote: 8-0Conditions attached
Approved

46 Nelson Street rezoning (LUs 54 and 55)

Vote: 8-0Conditions attached

Zoning Changes (3)

Development Activity (2)

9201 4th Avenue mixed-use residential development

Mixed-Use

46 Nelson Street mixed-use residential development

Mixed-Use

Market Signals (1)

Housing Demand

NYC Council is advancing mixed-use residential rezonings in Bay Ridge…

Who Spoke (5)

ChairCouncilmember · 2

On the record: the chair and 2 councilmembers.

Agenda scorecard

46 Nelson Street rezone

District District 6Case LU 0054-2026
Approved 8-0Not forecast
freeApproved 8-02 conditions of approval
2 conditions, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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9201 4th Avenue rezone

District District 10Case LU 0052-2026
No vote recorded

9201 4th Avenue rezone

District District 10Case LU 0053-2026
No vote recorded

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