Gotham West project draws ire from parents

A potential Hell’s Kitchen development by Gotham West has community activists and parents riled. The project, which would occupy most of a square block between 44th and 45th streets and 10th and 11th avenues, would add 1,200 apartments to the neighborhood, but would also displace the 100-year-old P.S. 51. Parents of students enrolled at the school say they’re worried the project could force kids into crowded facilities, while significantly reducing the amount of play space in the neighborhood. State Senator Tom Duane is particularly concerned about the reduction of playground space, commenting that “it will be half the size of the current playground for twice the amount of students.” The City Planning Commission has until Jan. 29 to vote on the proposed development.

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