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DOB Challenge Documents
Below are two PDFs, as submitted to DOB, detailing the formal challenge
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Formal Challenge Submitted to DOB
West Village Citizens for Preservation (WVCP) has formally filed a zoning challenge with the New York City Department of Buildings regarding the proposed Mission Building at St. Luke’s. Beyond zoning compliance, this is also about safety, accountability, and long-term control. The proposed Mission Building introduces a permanent institutional structure into the center of an already
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WVCP initiates contribution ask
Volunteers with WVCP are asking neighbors and friends in the broader community to support our efforts with contributions via Venmo. We are working to raise $17,000 to fund independent zoning analysis and legal counsel, and are encouraging contributions in the $500–$1,000 range to help move this process forward quickly. Donations have already begun coming in at a range of
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Counsel Retained
WVCP has retained Chuck Weinstock, a veteran New York land-use attorney with extensive experience in zoning, development rights, and administrative proceedings before New York City agencies, to represent our group and present the findings of our expert analysis to St. Luke’s Church. Mr. Weinstock has worked on complex zoning matters and has represented clients in proceedings
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Zoning Expert retained
Volunteers with WVCP have retained George Janes, founder of George Janes & Associates and one of New York City’s most experienced zoning consultants, to analyze zoning and land-use compliance for the St. Luke’s Church block. Mr. Janes has more than four decades of experience interpreting the New York City Zoning Resolution and has advised architects, developers,
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Church Files ZD1 Zoning Document with Department of Buildings
This filing represents the formal application submitted to the Department of Buildings seeking approval to construct the proposed Mission Building. Once filed, a 45-day window begins during which a zoning challenge may be submitted.