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Daily News from New York, New York • 711

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Daily Newsi
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New York, New York
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711
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I W-1CTOO 'ie- I MM At City Landmarks By OWEN MORITZ A draft of a bill that would give developers bonuses of up to 20 'c if they build near or over existing landmark buildings thus bypassing rulmgs of the landmarks Preservation Commission in the process is trader study bv the City Planning: Commission, The News learned yesterday. 1 t- ci i iiri- i -en 7-Pc. MODERN STYLE The bonus is a 20 advantage in allowable height. One immediate effect of such legislation could possibly permit construction of an office building oer Grand Central Terminal despite the fact the city is now in court fighting: just such a project. City Hall cources said the immediate benefieiary of the legislation would be the Archdiocese of New York and builder Harry Helmsley who is hoping to construct a hotel and office building on the site of the historic Villard Houses on Madison arch SLEEPER LIVING ROOM SUITER as SOFA BED MIX'N MATCH CHAIR 3 TABLES 2 DECORATOR LAMPS ONLYcLxJ permit construction over a landmark or give a bonus in height to compensate for reduced land coverage a reduction due to a landmark taking up part of the site.

These sources also indicate that at least two other developments in Manhattan, now stalled, could be revived if the legislation is enacted. The developments are said to be proposed for 82d St. and Fifth Ave. and 71st St. and Third Ave.

both being promoted by attorney Samuel (Sandy) Lindenbaum. A new draft of the controversial legislation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on Tuesday. Commission Chairman Victor Marrero yesterday confirmed it and conceded that the legislation had a number of possibilities. But, Marrero continued, the only development before the commission involving an historic site is Helmsley's proposal for a 57-story structure, called the New York Palace, at Madison Ave. and 51st St.

diocese property on which he has an option with a view tr CONVERTIBLE HA build'ng. Under existing regulations, builders cannot build inanywav that would destroy any building or building interior designated as landmarks. As a result, a3 in the case of the Villard houses, the developer ean only build behind the landmark or on a reduced site that has the effect of limiting height and economic re-turn. The new legislation would 00D A AS it-- THRU Opens easily to sleep 2 In comfort 1 YOURS FOt ONLY STUDIO A Apologize on Way Out, Abe Demands of Lefrak HURRY SAVE NOWIBUYi on CREDIT! OPEN A CHARGi Bv RICHARD EDMONDS AiirwiPf nBrct-rc Denouncing real estate czar Samuel J. Lefrak's threat to leave New lork.

an artsrrv Mavnr Tiavm tnAj c- uiuiijucru ail apology yesterday and said that if the giant developer out of the city "that is his ACCOUNT! i 1 rr i i it i em i i LEGAL NOTICE 3 rl iT.w(Hm:m:i:H.iHaiiMiM LJ fi MRS ji 7 hamper 1 1 5-PIECE SPANISH STYLE MASTER BEDROOM SUITE SAII PRICED! Supreme Court Kings County In Rem Tax Foreclosure Action No. 31. Borougft of Brooklyn "LEASETAKE NOTICE that on ff I7tti say of April. me Finance Administrator of me City of New York, pursuant to law, liiea witn me Clerk of Kings County, a list at parcels of property affected by unpaid tax hens, heid and owned by said City of New York, wnich on me rn day of April. t7.

had Seen unpaid tor a period of at least three years after me date when me tarn, assessment, or other legal charge Became a lien. Said list contains as to each such parcel lat a brief description of the property affected by such tax lien, lt) the name of the last known owner of such property as the same appears on the annual record of assessed yaiua'ion for the last fiscal year or a statement of me amount of such tax lien upon such parcel, including those which shall have been due and unpaid for less than three years, together with the date or oates from wnich, and the rate or rates at wnich interest and penalties thereon snail be computed. ah persons having or claiming to have an Interest in the real prooerty described in such Hst of delinouent taxes constitutes the commencement by the City of kt York of an action in the Supreme Court, kings County, to foreclose the lax Mens fherem described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem and that such list constitutes a notice of pendency of action and a complaint by the City of New York against each piece or parcel of land therein described to enforce the payment of such tax liens. Such action is brought against the real prooerty onty ani is to foreclose the tax Item it wanted to pull his business privilege." Samuell J. Lefrak owes this city and its citizens an apology for his insensitive and grossly misleading statements," the mayor declared.

"If Mr. Lefrak wishes to operate outside this great city, that is his privilege." Beame added, "It is our privilege to bid him farewell." Worsening Is Feared Beame aceused Lefrak of worsening the city's fiscal problems because of the developer's announcement Tuesday that his. organization was shifting a bil- lion dollars worth of investments out of New York because City Hall's "stupidity" in han- dlrng housing policy and the fiscal crises has made it i impossible for him to operate here. "At a time when this city is struggling for its economic sur- vival, Mr. Lefrak has chosen not to join his colleagues in the business community in helping to solve our common problems," the mayor thundered.

''This city has been good to Mr. Lefrak. It has provided him with a substantial livelihood," the mayor added. 'It hardly de- serves to be repaid with irre- YW ss'ir 1 2 2 i miri :i.krl.M..i:.'liVl i ml cT-fS lt ZA'urr, I v--j rVT Hit. uvst-nueu in sucn iisr.

No personal iudgment shall be entered herein for sucn faxes, assessments ar other legal charges or any part thereof. This notice is directed to etl persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in sucn list of delinouent taxes and sucn persons are hereby notified further that a certified copy of sijch Hst of delinouent taxes has been fiied in the office of the finance administrator. Room 450, 13 Centre Street, in the Borough of hAannattan and in the office of the finance administrator at Room 1, Municipal Building. Court and jo-raiemon Streets, in the Borougft of Brooklyn and will remain open for pwok inspection up to and including the th day of July. 176.

which date is heresy fixed as the last date for redemption. And take further notice that any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such parcel and the legal right thereto may on or, before sa'd date redeem me same by paving to the finance administrator the amount of ait such unpaid tax liens thereon and in addition "3.1 UlNcTTc In: 2-PC. LIVING ROOM3 A. SET 1 I 1 7 AS Table TBdo Styling Cholcg of Hf RCUION or Vinly fabric BIG EASY TO OPEN SOFA BED COMFOITING CLUB CHAII 6 Chairs risers a auras cm tc: OPEN ViRY NiTI TIL 9:30 sponsioie ana damaging statements." Project Fueled Feud The mayor's public feud with Lefrak was triggered by efforts to rescue Lefrak City. The huge development has been plagued by high vacancy rates and shifting racial makeup.

Lefrak had appealed to the city for help, asking in particular that several hundred tenants be unneled into the project under a federal rent subsidy program. The developer said he had received a promise that this would be done, only to discover later that the subsidies were being diverted to the city Housing Authority. thereto an interest arid penalties wnicn are lien agnst such real prooerty computed to and including the date of redemption. Every person having any right, title or Interest in or lien upon any parcel described in sucn list of delinouent taxes may serve a duly verified answer upon the corporation counsel setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his interest or lien and any defense or ooiec-flon to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in tne office of the county clerk in the county in which sucn real property is located and served upon the corporation counsel at any time after the first date of publication but not later than twenty days after the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption, in the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the rigM to redeem or answer sucn person shall be forever barred and foreclosed all his right, title and interest and eouity of redemption in and to the parcel described in such list of delinouent taxes and fudgment in foreclosure may be taken by default.

Dated: April 17, 7V7 Ivan E. Iriiarry, Finance Administrator. City of Hew York. w. Bernard Richland, Corporation Counsel, Office and Post Office Address.

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