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Brooklyn Community Board 12 is one of NYC's 59 advisory community boards, covering parts of Brooklyn. Chair: Yidel Perlstein. District Manager: Mr. Barry Spitzer Email: bspitzer@cb.nyc.gov. 48 appointed members. Meets 4th Tuesday.
Each year, every NYC Community Board submits ranked capital and expense priorities to the City. Brooklyn Community Board 12's top 10 for FY2026:
Yidel Perlstein is the Chair of Brooklyn Community Board 12 as of the latest published roster.
Mr. Barry Spitzer Email: bspitzer@cb.nyc.gov is the District Manager.
Community Boards review every land-use application (zoning changes, special permits, variances, dispositions of city land) within their boundaries. The board issues a non-binding recommendation that goes to the Borough President, the City Planning Commission, and ultimately the City Council.
Each NYC Community Board has up to 50 volunteer members serving staggered two-year terms. The Borough President appoints all members, with half nominated by the local Council Member representing the community district.
For Fiscal Year 2026, Brooklyn Community Board 12 submitted 10 top-ranked capital and expense priorities to the City. Top priority: "Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)" (Department of Transportation).