Manhattan Community Board 6 committee considers shelter housing proposal
A committee member proposed using a 197C application to pursue supportive housing on a parcel associated with the former 30th Street Men’s Shelter.
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A committee member said Council Member Epstein supported supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in the district; no application was proposed for a vote.
A former shelter site returned to Manhattan Community Board 6’s housing agenda. At a meeting of its Land Use, Waterfront & Landmarks Committee, a member suggested pursuing a 197C application for a parcel associated with the former 30th Street Men’s Shelter. The proposed purpose was supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. The member said Council Member Epstein had expressed support for that kind of housing in the district.
The member described real estate pressure in the district, including pressure from NYU and other institutions, as a reason to consider action on the parcel. The member also discussed outreach related to a “197” plan and suggested contacting an affordable-housing-focused organization described as being run by a former District 2 council member. In the discussion, members briefly clarified the distinction between 197A and 197C.
Another member pointed to a resolution the housing committee passed in the spring concerning the 30th Street shelter and affordable housing. That member encouraged colleagues to read it and reach out with questions before taking up the idea further. The Land Use, Waterfront & Landmarks Committee did not record a motion or vote to initiate an application. For now, the 197C proposal remains a subject for consideration and potential follow-up, rather than a step the committee has agreed to take.
EDC plans RFP for former Water Club site; committee leaves resolution unchanged
New York City’s Economic Development Corporation plans to seek proposals for the former Water Club site at 500 East 30th Street. Ben, an EDC representative, told Manhattan Community Board 6’s Land Use, Waterfront & Landmarks Committee that the city wants a community-serving use with public access, rather than another private party venue. The request for proposals could be issued soon, though Ben gave no firm date.
Ben said the city is investing $55 million in structural work along that stretch of waterfront, including pilings and supports. The work is expected to finish around mid-2027. He said two barges at the Water Club site need removal or rehabilitation, with no clear funding path yet. Committee members asked about the barges’ condition and discussed public restrooms, green space, waterfront access and boating uses.
The Land Use, Waterfront & Landmarks Committee voted unanimously to leave its earlier Water Club resolution unchanged. Members favored keeping the request for proposals open to a range of ideas rather than adding specific requirements now. Ben said EDC would evaluate submissions internally and encouraged Manhattan Community Board 6 to state its priorities.
Land use chair announces October plans and departure
Chair Maya Donahghue told Manhattan Community Board 6’s Land Use, Waterfront & Landmarks Committee that its vice chair would take over next month and that she would leave CB6 after five years. She said the AMC Kips Bay and NYU Langone discussion would continue at an October 8 committee meeting; the next land use meeting is tentatively October 26.
Residents following the theater closing have an October 8 meeting scheduled for further discussion.
Committee considers rear cladding at East 17th Street
Manhattan Community Board 6’s Land Use, Waterfront & Landmarks Committee moved toward a no-objection resolution on proposed insulated metal cladding for the rear of 233 East 17th Street. Members requested a draft and discussed checking whether the work would be visible from 18th Street and notifying nearby neighbors.
The visibility check could affect how the proposed exterior work is presented for landmarks review.
Committee backs rear-window change on East 19th Street
Manhattan Community Board 6’s Land Use, Waterfront & Landmarks Committee expressed support for raising a third-floor rear window at 144 East 19th Street. The architect said the change would align the opening with other windows and improve stair circulation; a member volunteered to draft a supportive resolution.
The proposed window position is tied to wider stairs and corridors inside the historic-district building.
Committee approves revised landmark review template
Manhattan Community Board 6’s Land Use, Waterfront & Landmarks Committee unanimously approved an updated template for reviewing landmark applications. Members called for consistent use of the CB6 name and language flexible enough to accommodate changes in which committee handles landmark matters.
Applicants will have a more consistent format for presenting proposed changes to historic properties.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Manhattan Cb6 had 2 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEOpening Public Comment Period (No Speakers). The chair invited members of the public attending virtually to use Zoom’s raise-hand feature for questions or comments after committee discussion. No members of the public were present in person, and no one volunteered to speak during the opening public comment opportunity.
- GOVERNANCEAdoption of Agenda. The chair presented the distributed agenda for the September 28, 2026 meeting and asked for objections. With no objections raised, the committee adopted the agenda.
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