Simon Baron Development is applying to the NYC Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) for a variance to build a 28 story residential tower on the Paragon Paint Factory site at Vernon Blvd and 45th Road. This proposed project vastly exceeds what zoning now allows on Vernon Blvd. and would dwarf surrounding buildings.

The variance, if granted, sets a dangerous precedent that threatens what remains of our neighborhood’s low rise buildings, small homes, and businesses.

Our local Community Board (CB2) has voted decisively against the variance. But we need to speak out as individuals from the Community in opposition to the variance. Time is short, since the application will likely be heard in April.

If you agree that this is YOUR community and want YOUR VOICE to count in determining the future of our neighborhood, please sign the Petition at the link included below.

Mail a check to: HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY COALITION 4514 11TH ST LONG IS CITY, NY 11101

Or Click here:

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PLEASE SIGN THE ONLINE ELECTRONIC PETITION (HERE)

We, the undersigned, OPPOSE the BSA Application for the Paragon Paint Building, 4540 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (Calendar Number: 233-15-BZ).

We believe that (i) the scale of project is entirely inappropriate for the surrounding neighborhood; (ii) the project will have a detrimental affect on the character of the existing neighborhood; (iii) a development of this size will compound the infrastructure problems we have been experiencing due to the explosive growth of our neighborhood; and (iv) a variance would amount to "spot zoning" that should be avoided until a comprehensive and thoughtful plan for the entire neighborhood can be considered through the appropriate political process.

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Name:Ryan OToole E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 08:35 am
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Susan Whitley E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 06:24 am
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Mary Bradley E-mail:Mamebradley@gmail.com
Date:April 06, 2016 - 10:13 pm
Comment:Private

Name:Nelson Downend E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 09:56 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Drew DiCamillo E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 07:00 pm
Comment:AHHHHH Someone get some kleenex.... A landlord/developer is about to cry poverty. I oppose anything higher then the present variance..

Name:Katinka Locascio E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 03:41 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Rebecca nardi E-mail:elovsky11@yahoo.com
Date:April 06, 2016 - 03:24 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Steve Koch E-mail:stevek@soundlounge.com
Date:April 06, 2016 - 03:21 pm
Comment:I oppose. Strongly!

Name:Peter Crimi E-mail:crimip@gmail.com
Date:April 06, 2016 - 03:21 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Kyle E-mail:ktnyc2000@gmail.com
Date:April 06, 2016 - 02:49 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:P.papadakis E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 02:45 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Jeff E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 02:38 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Michael E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 02:15 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Perrin Salat E-mail:Perrin_salat@hotmail.com
Date:April 06, 2016 - 02:01 pm
Comment:Private

Name:Samuel E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 01:25 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:JesseWinter E-mail:jesse@jessewinter.com
Date:April 06, 2016 - 01:09 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Debra Villa E-mail:debravilla13@gmail.com
Date:April 06, 2016 - 11:25 am
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Amie Tucker E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 10:54 am
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Eedie Cuminale E-mail:
Date:April 06, 2016 - 06:37 am
Comment:I strongly oppose spot zoning on this site. I am pretty sure
City Planning Queens already has a comprehensive plan !!!!!
May the developer should consult the plan and come up with a different plan

Name:anne garland E-mail:anne@3garlands.com
Date:April 05, 2016 - 08:09 pm
Comment:I oppose. Preserve real communities in NYC.

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