Case Studies - 3/8 - Sive Paget Riesel

City Point

Location: Brooklyn, NY | Date:2013

On behalf of project developers, SPR obtained dismissal of claims in New York County Supreme Court brought under the State Environmental Quality Review Act to challenge the mixed-use City Point project in Downtown Brooklyn by community group and labor unions on statute of limitations and standing grounds. SPR also advised the developer with respect to subsequent...

Development And Land Use

Brooklyn Bay Plaza, Coney Island

Location: Brooklyn, NY | Date:2013

The Firm helped obtain Tidal Wetland permits, a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area revision and permit, a Solid Waste Beneficial Use Determination and Oil Spill Program closures for the development of a large retail development and public park.

Environmental Impact Review/Permitting

Victoria Theatre Redevelopment

Location: New York, NY | Date:2013

The firm advised the Empire State Development Corporation with respect to the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the redevelopment of the site of a historic theater in Harlem with cultural uses and market rate and affordable housing.

Environmental Impact Review/Permitting

East River Realty – First Avenue Project

Location: New York, NY | Date:2013

SPR represents East River Realty Co., LLC, as lead environmental counsel associated with the redevelopment of four parcels of property located along the First Avenue on the east side of Midtown Manhattan, which were the former location of Consolidated Edison’s Waterside Generating Station. East River Realty intends to construct a significant, high-rise development on the...

Brownfields Redevelopment

Muss Development Corporation – SkyViewParc

Location: Queens, NY | Date:2011

Sive, Paget & Riesel represents the Muss Development Corporation with respect to the development of SkyViewParc, a mixed-use development located on the former Flushing Industrial Park site. SPR assisted with all aspects of the client’s application to the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program, including preparation of the initial application, revisions, submission of reports...

Development And Land Use

Northern Westchester Hospital

Location: Westchester, NY | Date:2011

Sive, Paget & Riesel represented Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York, in obtaining rezoning and site plan approvals for its proposed expansion of the hospital and construction of a 57,000 square foot medical office building. The firm is coordinating the preparation of the scope and other supporting documents for the project’s SEQRA...