City seeks tenant for pier.New York City Economic Development Corporation Overview New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a non-profit local development corporation that promotes economic growth across New York City's five boroughs. is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI RFEI Request for Expression of Interest ) in leasing Pier 6 in the Sunset Park Sunset Park is the name for several parks including:
EDC's goal for the RFEI is to encourage maritime-related uses for the pier, increase economic activity in the area, and maximize the financial return to the City. The pier is approximately 910 feet wide and 250 feet long. The pier and upland area total about 5.2 acres. It is currently vacant, however, construction of temporary or permanent structures is encouraged. Any maritime-related industrial or recreational uses compatible with the area's zoning restrictions will be considered. The Pier is zoned for light industrial uses. Respondents to the RFEI are required to propose a minimum five-year lease on the property. The site is part of the City-owned former Bush Terminal Industrial Park, located between Gowanus Bay and First Avenue at the foot of 42nd Street. Access to the Gowanus Expressway  The Gowanus Expressway is an expressway in the Borough of Brooklyn, City of New York. (I-287) is provided by an off-ramp at 39th Street and Third Avenue, and an entrance ramp entrance ramp n (US) (AUT) → rampa de accesoentrance ramp entrance n (US) (Aut) → bretelle f d'accès at 65th Street and Second Avenue. Pier 6 also provides easy access to the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean [Lat.,=of Atlas], second largest ocean (c.31,800,000 sq mi/82,362,000 sq km; c.36,000,000 sq mi/93,240,000 sq km with marginal seas). Physical Geography Extent and Seas and other terminal facilities in the New York-New Jersey harbor. Gowanus Bay is an extension of the Bay Ridge Channel, a federally maintained channel with a depth of 40 feet. Pier 6 is an earth-filled pier structure with a combination of steel and timber sheet piles around its perimeter. The bulkhead is in poor condition and will require stabilization prior to reuse. The developer chosen to develop the site will be required to obtain an updated inspection report and will be responsible for improvements. At nearby Bush Terminal Piers 1 through 5, EDC EDC See: Export Development Corp. is working to develop 23 acres for public open space. The development plan calls for recreational playing fields lawns, boating facilities and bikeways, as well as space for community events. Potential developers of Pier 6 should be aware of this project which will provide much-needed public open space and waterfront access for the Sunset Park community. For a copy of the RFEI, call 212-312-3969 or visit http:// www.nycedc.com/ bt6rfei. |
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