IN THE MATTER OF HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC. v. BOARD OF STANDARDS AND APPEALS OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK


24 A.D.3d 340 (2005)

807 N.Y.S.2d 36

In the Matter of HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC., Respondent, v. BOARD OF STANDARDS AND APPEALS OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK et al., Appellants.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

December 29, 2005.


This appeal concerns the partial denial of a zoning variance for property located on the north side of Rockaway Boulevard, in Queens County. Petitioner Homes for the Homeless (HFH) has been operating transitional housing for families in need on a portion of the property. The site is across from Kennedy Airport, and is surrounded by businesses that support the airport, such as cargo/freight companies, and airline caterers.

The property is comprised of three formerly...

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