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Manhattan Community Board Six (CB6) is a government agency of the City of New York. CB6 serves an advisory role in reviewing land use and zoning matters, the city budget, municipal service delivery, liquor licenses, and other matters in Manhattan Community District 6 (CD6), an area on the east side of Manhattan from 14th to 59th Streets, from the East River to Lexington Avenue, and extending west to Madison Avenue between 34th and 40th Streets.

CB6 also works closely with city agencies, elected officials, businesses, and community groups to provide constituent services to all who live, work, and visit Manhattan Community District 6.

Our board welcomes you to our district, and we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. You can also view our meetings on YouTube!

Recent Work Notices

Everyday in Community District 6 there are active work sites, road closures, and public works projects that impact pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Click the button below to view a database of active work notices.

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Announcements

Discontinuing of NYC Ferry’s Midtown Shuttle Bus Serving East 34th Street Landing

NYC Ferry’s Midtown Shuttle Bus serving the East 34th Street landing is being discontinued. The last day of operation for the shuttle bus will be Friday, March 29th. Riders are encouraged to visit mta.info for nearby alternatives including the M34-SBS and M15. NYC Ferry tickets are not valid for travel on MTA services.

Information on Congestion Pricing

The Traffic Mobility Review Board, who is responsible for recommending a tolling structure for New York’s congestion pricing program, has released its report where it recommends the program’s tolling structure. Anyone with questions about the proposed tolling structure should read the report, as it goes into details about key components of the program, such as what tolling fare will be, the exemptions that will be made, and the exemptions that were considered but not made.

The recommendations submitted in the report were considered by the MTA Bridges and Tunnels board, known legally as Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA), on Wednesday, December 6th. They voted to proceed with the steps necessary to submit for public comment a proposed toll schedule in compliance with the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA). TBTA is coterminous with the MTA Board.

That public comment period on the proposed charges for the Central Business District started on December 27th, and will continue through Monday, March 11th. During this time, members of the public may submit written comments online and by email, mail and fax, and may submit audio comments by leaving a voicemail message. All comments will be recorded and submitted for review. You may submit feedback in any of the following places:

Online: https://contact.mta.info/s/forms/CBDTP  
Email: cbdtp.feedback@mtabt.org  
Mail: CBD Tolling Program, 2 Broadway, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10004  
Phone: 646-252-7440  
Fax: Send to (212) 504-3148 with Attention to Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP) Team. 

There will be four public hearings on the proposed plan. The hearings begin on Thursday, February 29, and conclude on Monday, March 4 (happening February 29th at 6 PM, March 1st at 10 AM, March 4th at 10 AM, and March 4th at 6 PM). Members of the public who wish to speak at the hearings are required to register in advance online, by calling the Public Hearing Hotline at (646) 252-6777, or in person. Registration will open one week before the start time of each hearing and will close 30 minutes after the beginning of the hearing. Speakers will be provided two minutes to speak. The hearings will be hosted in person at 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 in the William J. Ronan 20th Floor Board Room. People may also register to participate remotely via Zoom or telephone. 

Anyone with opinions about the proposed plan for congestion pricing should testify at these hearings or submit comments via the forms of communication mentioned above.

And, after those public hearings, TBTA will review the public comments. Then its Board will consider adopting a ratemaking regulation that includes any updates that may follow the public review process. 

Information on “City of Yes” Initiative

The Mayor’s City of Yes initiative seeks to amend zoning rules to help the City recover more quickly from the pandemic, to create a greener city, to support small business growth, and to incentivize the creation of housing, at all levels, in all New York City neighborhoods. There are three proposed zoning text amendments that would be part of this initiative:

Zoning for Carbon Neutrality aims to modernize the zoning regulations in support of the City’s climate goals. The changes would focus on supporting a renewable energy grid, making our buildings clean and efficient, support for electric vehicle charging and micro-mobility options, and reducing waste and storm water. The text amendment was passed by the City Council on December 6, 2023.

Zoning for Economic Opportunity is focused on providing small businesses with the flexibility needed for them to change and grow, especially as the city recovers from the pandemic. The proposals would remove certain limitations on small businesses and ensure that our storefronts are occupied, and our neighborhoods remain lively spaces. There was a public hearing at the November 27th Land Use & Waterfront Committee meeting and it was discussed at our December 19th Land Use & Waterfront Committee meeting. A resolution regarding this text amendment passed at our December 19, 2023 meeting as well as our January 10, 2024 Full Board meeting. You can find our resolution here.

Zoning for Housing Opportunity is a direct response to our City’s housing crisis. This text amendment will modernize our zoning rules to allow for a little more housing in every neighborhood, improving housing availability and affordability. There was public information session on Zoning for Housing Opportunity held remotely on Zoom on Tuesday, September 27th; you can find the video of the public information session here. The formal public review process for this text amendment is expected to start in Spring 2024. Additionally, there are several information sessions on Zoning for Housing Opportunity; you can find the dates and times of those information sessions on the NYC Department of City Planning’s website.

To learn more about City of Yes, visit the Department of City Planning’s website here. Flyers describing the proposals are directly available here.

CB6 Working towards Roomier Sidewalks on 3rd Ave

The CB6 Transportation Committee announced a project to reimagine a congested segment of 3rd Avenue (from 26th Street to 32nd Street) to increase the amount of sidewalk space available to pedestrians and outdoor dining alike. That way, there isn’t so much competition for tight space. CB6 commissioned Sam Schwartz Engineering to draft a concept plan for widening the sidewalks on this portion of 3rd Avenue, using a CB6 resolution as a guide. You can find Sam Schwartz Engineering’s concepts for the area here. If you live in and around the area, we’d love to hear your feedback on the project! Simply email us your thoughts at info@cbsix.org.

Community Events

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – 03:00 PM, Virtual on Teams
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – 06:00 PM, 13th Precinct House, 230 East 21st St, New York, NY 10010
Monday, March 25, 2024 – 05:00 PM, Virtual on Teams
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Upcoming Meetings

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:30PM
Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:30PM
Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:30PM
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District Profile

Community Board 6 represents Community District Six which consists of the East Side of Manhattan from 14th to 59th Streets, from the East River to Lexington Avenue, and extending west to Madison Avenue between 34th and 40th Streets.

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Contact us if you need help with a pothole in the street, broken street lamp, a rowdy bar, or any other issues affecting you and the community. Please remember to file a complaint with 311 first, as that helps us coordinate with City agencies.

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Resources

Visit our resources page to view more information on large projects in our community like coastal resiliency efforts, community issues like homeless services, how to apply for various licenses, information on tenants’ rights, and more.

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