Public Review Processes

A lot of neighborhood change in New York City happens "as of right." That means developers or the City are making changes that are allowed by the zoning and do not need to be reviewed. But there are certain kinds of changes that do require public review under City, State or Federal law. The review processes for these kinds of changes are described on the pages linked below (and linked from properties you can get to via the NYCommons map). 

• Creating an Urban Renewal Area Plan
• Rules the Federal Government Has to Follow When It Sells Historic Buildings
• When the City or a Developer Wants to Build Something More or Different Than What the Current Rules for the Property Allow
• When the Government Transfers Property to a Private Owner
• When a State Agency Transfers Property to a Private Owner
• When a Public Authority Transfers Property to a Private Owner
• When a Park is Being Turned Into Something Else
• When Something New Is Proposed on the Waterfront