[NYguy]

Figured the RFP would come out after the election...


https://nypost.com/2022/10/12/kathy-...a-development/

Donahue “Don” Peebles, one of the largest minority builders in New York, plans to resubmit a plan to develop the vacant site on 11th Avenue known as “Site K” when the Hochul-controlled Empire State Development solicits new bids some time after the election.

.....Other developers — including Related Companies — also have expressed interest in developing the site, a source close to the bidding process said.

Peebles’ original proposal called for a 1,663-foot Affirmation Tower with two hotels, commercial space, an ice-skating rink and an observation deck.

Peebles told The Post he would also offer space to the NAACP and Al Sharpton’s civil rights museum.

“Absolutely we’re going to rebid on it again,” said Peebles.

Peebles argued that it’s too expensive to build housing at the property but said the revenues from the sale could be used to build affordable apartments elsewhere.