Case Type
Other
Housing Type
Other
Court
Court of Appeals
County
New York County (Manhattan)
Slip Opinion Number
2024 NY Slip Op 03321
Petitioner
Elizabeth Street Garden, Inc.
Respondent
City of New York
Judge
Not specified
Decision/Order Date
2024-06-18
Posture
Other
Disposition
Other
Winner
Landlord Substantially Won
Synopsis
In a SEQRA challenge regarding proposed senior housing development on city-owned land in Manhattan, the court affirmed HPD's negative declaration. The case hinged on whether HPD adequately considered environmental impacts under SEQRA. The court held HPD's assessment met legal standards by identifying relevant environmental concerns and taking a reasoned approach, including mitigating open space deficiencies. The decision reinforced that judicial review of agency actions under SEQRA is limited to procedural adherence and rationality, emphasizing agencies' discretion in environmental assessments. The ruling clarified that SEQRA does not require agencies to address every potential environmental impact comprehensively.
Recommended Citation
"Elizabeth Street Garden, Inc. v. City of New York" (2024). All Decisions. 1577.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1577
