The New York City Council adopted a land use application (C 240385 MMM) submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development to eliminate and close a portion of East 120th Street between 1st Avenue and Pleasant Avenue in Manhattan. The action includes adjusting grades and block dimensions to support future redevelopment of the area, including potential housing projects. This map change is part of 'The Beacon' project, located in Community District 11, and follows the map delineation shown on Map No. ACC 30274, dated July 25, 2024. The project facilitates redevelopment goals for East Harlem and aligns with HPD’s plans to support affordable housing and infrastructure improvements in the district. The decision authorizes any necessary acquisition or disposition of property connected to the street closure, and was officially approved on March 12, 2025.
The de-mapping of this portion of East 120th Street facilitates strategic redevelopment of public land to support the Beacon project, opening opportunities for housing and public space improvements in East Harlem. This decision supports the City’s efforts to enhance community infrastructure and affordable housing capacity.