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Like most municipalities, NYC has established zoning codes so that the ability to build something on a piece of land is determined by law/regulation, as opposed to the public's opinion on what the owner should be able to construct.
Sometimes, the zoning code allows businesses that few neighbors support (for example: pawn shops, liquor stores, porn, check cashing places, fast food).
In East Flatbush, some neighbors want their views to trump the ability of a property owner to build a hotel. Jumaane Williams has joined their cause, and sent out an email filled with the residents' fears and concerns:
Who should win? To what extent should limits be placed on community control?
For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.
