Imperial Theatre Text Amendment

Manhattan · Imperial Theater LLC

A zoning text amendment to ZR Sections 81-744 and 81-745 and a special permit pursuant to ZR 81-745 to facilitate a floor area bonus for the rehabilitation of an existing listed theater is being sought by private applicant at 249 West 45th Street in the Theater District, Community District 5, Manhattan.

Public review steps

Completed · Mon, Jun 8, 2026 → Tue, Jun 30, 2026

Land Use Application Filed
Completed · Wed, Feb 25, 2026 → Tue, Mar 3, 2026

Land Use Fee Paid
Completed · Tue, Dec 23, 2025 → Mon, Jun 29, 2026

Environmental Assessment Statement Filed
Completed · Tue, Jun 30, 2026 → Tue, Jun 30, 2026

CEQR Fee Paid
Completed · Wed, Sep 23, 2026 → Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Application Reviewed at City Planning Commission Review Session
A "Review Session" milestone signifies that the application has been sent to the City Planning Commission (CPC) and is ready for review. The "Review" milestone represents the period of time (up to 60 days) that the CPC reviews the application before their vote.
In Progress · Fri, Oct 2, 2026 → Mon, Nov 30, 2026

Community Board Review
The Community Board has 60 days from the time of referral (nine days after certification) to hold a hearing and issue a recommendation.
Not Started → Mon, Jan 4, 2027

Borough President Review
The Borough President has 30 days after the Community Board issues a recommendation to review the application and issue a recommendation.
Not Started → Mon, Jan 11, 2027

Review Session - Pre-Hearing Review / Post Referral
Not Started → Thu, Jan 14, 2027

City Planning Commission Review
The City Planning Commission has 60 days after the Borough President issues a recommendation to hold a hearing and vote on an application.
Not Started → Fri, Jan 22, 2027

Post Hearing Follow-Up / Future Votes
Not Started → Mon, Jan 25, 2027

City Planning Commission Vote
Not Started → Fri, Mar 26, 2027

City Council Review
The City Council has 50 days from receiving the City Planning Commission report to call up the application, hold a hearing and vote on the application.
Not Started → Thu, Apr 1, 2027

Mayoral Review
The Mayor has five days to review the City Councils decision and issue a veto.
Not Started → Mon, Apr 12, 2027

Approval Letter Sent to Responsible Agency