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June 23, 2012
Despite stop-work order, Atlantic Yards parking lot proceeds, as (per FCR) tanks have not been installed, only "placed"
Atlantic Yards Report
There's been a lot of work on the Atlantic Yards surface parking lot in the past week, despite a stop-work order regarding the installation of stormwater detention tanks, aimed to collect water so it doesn't overwhelm the sewer system.
Indeed, the installation on Block 1129--between Carlton and Vanderbilt avenues, and Dean and Pacific streets--looks fairly far along.
If so, it looks like Forest City Ratner's decision to start work on the installation without a permit to do so--it describes the tanks were "placed"-- has paid dividends.
After all, the Department of Buildings (DOB) says the developer's work these past few days was not out of compliance.
Installation vs. placement
Work done after stop-work order, via AY Watch As stated on Atlantic Yards Watch, regarding work done June 15, "Work that appears to be unapproved is taking place on block 1129. What appear to be retaining tanks for the detention system have been installed. Excavation has taken place. The detention system is shown as being 'disapproved' on the DOB website."
"Impactful work has taken place causing vibrations," the report continued. "A hoe ram has been used. Large stones have been dropped in containers. A selection of photos has been submitted to the Department of Buildings."
According to the Department of Buildings web site (screenshot below), a partial stop-work order was issued on June 15 and partly rescinded on June 18, but only to continue grading. However, the DOB also allows work intended to shore up safety, and that offers broad latitude.
Posted by steve at June 23, 2012 5:32 PM