How public hearings requests are decided across New York City, NY council meetings, the vote and the conditions on the record
Public Hearings is one of the most actively tracked zoning topics in New York City, NY. ZoneWire has analyzed 20 council meetings and detected 155 instances of public hearings activity. Below are the most recent discussions.
A public hearing where zoning cases - rezonings, variances, and permits - are presented, debated, and decided.
A zoning hearing is a public proceeding where zoning-related cases are presented, testimony is given, and decisions are made. Zoning hearings are the primary venue where rezoning applications, variance requests, conditional use permits, and other zoning matters are formally considered.
Read full definitionA public hearing where zoning cases - rezonings, variances, and permits - are presented, debated, and decided. In New York City, NY, local government bodies regularly discuss public hearings as part of zoning and land use decisions.
ZoneWire has analyzed 20 meetings in New York City and detected 155 mentions of public hearings, an average of 7.8 mentions per meeting.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in New York City in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
New York City · Jul 15, 2026
Approved815 Hutchinson River Parkway, Throgs Neck, Bronx
Zoning change from M1-2 to C-2, approved on Jul 15, 2026 in New York City.
Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.
New York City · Jul 21, 2026
Continued47-03 108th Street, east side of 108th Street between 47th and 48th Avenue, Corona, Queens
Zoning change from R6B to R7X, continued on Jul 21, 2026 in New York City.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
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Continued200 Kent Avenue, west side of Kent Avenue bounded by River Street, Metropolitan Avenue, and North 3rd Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Zoning change from M1-4 to M1-4A, continued on Jul 21, 2026 in New York City.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
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Continued69-67 108 Street, Forest Hills, Queens
Zoning change from R12A to R70-C24, continued on Jul 15, 2026 in New York City.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
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Continued289 Kent Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Zoning change from M3-1 to M13A-R7X, continued on Jul 15, 2026 in New York City.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
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Approved · 9-0198-208 Richmond Terrace, St. George, Staten Island
Zoning change from R6 to R7-3, approved by a 9-0 vote on Jul 14, 2026 in New York City.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
New York City · Jul 14, 2026
Approved · 9-0164th Street, Hillcrest, Queens
Zoning change from R3-2 to R6A, approved by a 9-0 vote on Jul 14, 2026 in New York City.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
New York City · Jul 14, 2026
Approved · 9-050-20 108th Street, South Corona, Queens
Zoning change from R6B to R7A, approved by a 9-0 vote on Jul 14, 2026 in New York City.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Zoning hearings contain the richest source of real-time zoning intelligence available. Staff recommendations predict outcomes with roughly 80% accuracy. Council member questions reveal concerns and likely voting positions. Applicant presentations describe specific development plans. Public testimony reveals community sentiment and potential opposition. And vote outcomes are the definitive record of zoning decisions.
New York sets the regulatory framework that governs how public hearings decisions are made at the county and municipal level. State statutes define zoning authority, hearing requirements, and appeal processes that directly affect public hearings outcomes in New York City.
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A zoning hearing is a public proceeding where zoning-related cases are presented, testimony is given, and decisions are made. Zoning hearings are the primary venue where rezoning applications, variance requests, conditional use permits, and other zoning matters are formally considered. ZoneWire tracks public hearings activity across New York City, NY public meetings.
ZoneWire monitors New York City, NY planning and council meetings, transcribes them, and flags public hearings activity. As of the latest update we have analyzed 20 meetings and detected 155 public hearings mentions.
Tracking public hearings in New York City surfaces zoning and development signals early, so developers, investors, and brokers can evaluate parcels and approvals before they reach the broader market.
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In New York City, 100% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Mixed-use clear 100%, Commercial / office / retail 100%. ZoneWire analyzed 188 land-use board decisions in New York City over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed-use | 49 | 100% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 17 | 100% |
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 11 | 100% |
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