U.N. Area Development Plan Draws Fire
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A battle is looming on the East Side as a developer is set to begin the formal approval process for his proposal to construct six large residential towers, one office tower, and 1,550 public parking spaces just south of the United Nations headquarters. Real estate analysts said the ambitious development plans could transform Manhattan’s Midtown East area into an international community of diplomats.
On August 20, the Department of City Planning is expected to certify a development proposal by Sheldon Solow that would rezone a nine-acre industrial site along East River between 35th and 41st streets, formerly used by Con Edison, for residential and commercial development.
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