REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
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101 Park Avenue, New York, New York
Sheldon Lobel, PC obtained approvals from the City Planning
Commission in the early 1980s that allowed for the construction
of this forty-nine story world-renowned skyscraper. The building
was designed by the architectural firm of Eli Attia and Associates.
http://www.101park.com/
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106 Mott Street, New York, New York
Located at the historic intersection of Mott and Hester Streets
in the heart of Little Italy.
The firm received a Special Permit from the City Planning Commission
to allow an attended public parking garage to exist within a proposed
eight story mixed-use development within the Special Little Italy
District. In addition, the firm obtained the Authorizations required
within the Special Little Italy District to enable the development
to be built. These approvals will allow the developer to construct
a building that will greatly enhance the neighborhood aesthetically
and economically.
328 Spring Street, New York, New York
Sheldon Lobel, PC obtained a variance from the Board of Standards
and Appeals to permit the construction of the Urban Glass House,
eleven stories of condominium units designed by the renowned architectural
firm of Philip Johnson / Alan Ritchie Architects, and developed
by Antonio Nino Vendome. The variance was granted by the Board of
Standards and Appeals to allow a mixed-use residential development
in a manufacturing district. The anticipated completion date of
the project is 2006.
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Borders Books, 100 Broadway, New York,
New York
Located at the intersection of Pine & Broadway in the
bottom two floors of the American Surety Building. Sheldon
Lobel, PC was successful in amending the text of the Lower
Manhattan Special District section of the Zoning Resolution.
The amendment allowed for signage on New York City designated
landmark buildings along Broadway within the Special District.
This process allowed for installation of signs for a new Borders
bookstore. The new Borders location along Broadway is helping
to re-establish a commercial presence in Lower Manhattan.
The previous Borders Bookstore was located in the World Trade
Center complex and was tragically destroyed in the September
11th attacks. Mayor Michael Bloomberg cut the ribbon when,
through the firm's efforts, Borders opened with their required
signs in place.
http://www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=566
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BP Amoco Service Stations, Citywide
The firm has obtained over twenty approvals for variances and special
permits from the Board of Standards and Appeals. These actions have
allowed for the reconstruction and enlargement of the gasoline service
stations and addition of accessory convenience stores at the sites
throughout New York City.
Bronx Preparatory Charter School, 3872 Third
Avenue, Bronx, New York
The firm obtained a variance and special permit from the Board of
Standards and Appeals to permit construction of this school serving
hundreds of students located in the nation's poorest congressional
district. The firm obtained permission for the establishment of
the middle/high school in a manufacturing district and obtained
waivers from certain bulk requirements under the Zoning Resolution.
Brooklyn Private Home Enlargements
The firm successfully worked with the Department of City Planning
to secure a change in the New York City Zoning Resolution in 2000
that allows for the enlargement of single and two-family detached
and semi-detached residences in specific parts of Brooklyn. Because
of the growth in large families, Sheldon Lobel, PC recognized a
need for the opportunity to enlarge these private homes, worked
to change the law, and now, regularly obtains special permits for
clients to expand their homes. The firm has handled over fifty special
permits pertaining to this section of the Zoning Resolution.
Congregation Knesseth Bais Yaakov, Avenue
J, Brooklyn, New York
Sheldon Lobel, PC obtained zoning variances to permit the construction
of a synagogue. Under the zoning resolution, the permitted construction
would not have been sufficient to meet the needs of the growing
congregation. Through the firm's efforts, a bigger synagogue was
allowed, because certain of the bulk requirements of the Zoning
Resolution were varied by the Board of Standards and Appeals.
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The Diamond Building, 580 Fifth Avenue,
New York, New York
Located in the heart of the diamond district on Fifth Avenue
and 47th Street, the building serves as the diamond exchange.
When the building was occupied at full capacity it became
necessary to add additional elevator services. But because
zoning issues prevented the elevator installation, the firm
filed an application at the Board of Standards and Appeals
and obtained approval. When a neighboring property owner filed
a court challenge to the approval, Sheldon Lobel, PC, successfully
defended the Article 78 proceeding in the Supreme Court.
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Flushing Promenade, 39-08 Janet Place, Queens,
New York
Sheldon Lobel, PC obtained City Planning waterfront certifications
that allowed construction to commence on the first residential condominium
building of a mixed-use development on the Flushing River at Roosevelt
Avenue in Queens. The project, Flushing Promenade, will consist
of three residential towers and two low-rise commercial buildings
when completed. It is the first site to be developed under the Downtown
Flushing Waterfront Access Plan, recently enacted by the City Planning
Commission. The Flushing River Waterfront Plan is designed to encourage
mixed-use redevelopment and reactivation of this long neglected
waterfront area near Shea Stadium.
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Millenium Hilton Hotel, 55 Church
Street, New York, New York
Sheldon Lobel, PC was involved in a number of zoning and landmark
issues to allow construction of this fifty story hotel. The
firm guided the developer, H.J. Kalikow, through a myriad
of regulatory issues, a transfer of development rights, and
various zoning lot issues. The firm's efforts proved fruitful
when final approval was given by the City agencies and the
building was constructed.
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New York Presbyterian Church, 45-20 48th
Street, Sunnyside, New York
The firm obtained approvals from the City Planning Commission to
completely transform an existing manufacturing building within a
manufacturing zone into a modern church. Construction was completed
in 1999. The building was previously an 88,000 square-foot laundry
factory. The building was completely renovated to include a 2,500
seat sanctuary, as well as eighty classrooms, a day care center,
and numerous other uses. The facility has been extolled in numerous
publications, including, the New York Times, Time Magazine, the
New Yorker and Architecture Magazine.
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