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In Matter of Avella v. City of New York, NYLJ 6/7/17, p. 22., col. 1., the Court of Appeals enjoined development of a retail mall on what is now Citi Field’s parking lot, holding that the development proposal would constitute an impermissible alienation of parkland by the City of New York. Although the entire court agreed that the public trust doctrine prohibits alienation of parkland without legislative authorization, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore differed with her colleagues about whether the legislature had — more than 50 years ago — provided the necessary authorization.
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When Is A Pretext By A Municipality A Bar To Land Use Approvals?
By Steven M. Silverberg
Recently, there have been several instances in which municipalities have been challenged by property owners claiming that the municipal boards have utilized delaying tactics and other actions as a pretext to prevent development of their properties.
By New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff
Housing Discrimination Claim Dismissed
Co-Op Did Not Breach Shareholder’s Guaranty Agreement
Co-Op Not Exempt from Lead Paint Mandate
By New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff
Environmental Group Has Standing But Loses On the Merits of Challenge to Subdivision Approval
Applicant Entitled to Permit For Small Wireless Facilities
By New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff
Occupation of Premises Does Not Establish Assignment By Operation of Law
Amendment to Rent Stabilization Law Is Not Unconstitutional