Summary
A vacant lot and parking lot in the Martha Jefferson district could host a multi-story mixed-use building; the zoning now allows up to 12 stories. The board gave early feedback to break up the building's long frontage and return with 3-D elevations.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
A large new mixed-use building could add housing, office, and retail space to the Martha Jefferson area.
Future residents, office tenants, and the broader neighborhood could benefit from new development on a vacant parcel.
Nearby residents worried about the building's length and massing along Lexington Avenue may push for design changes.
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