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Manhattan Community Board 12 is one of NYC's 59 advisory community boards, covering parts of Manhattan. Chair: Anthony Viola. 41 appointed members. Recently weighed in on 5 ULURP recommendations.
Each year, every NYC Community Board submits ranked capital and expense priorities to the City. Manhattan Community Board 12's top 10 for FY2025:
Anthony Viola is the Chair of Manhattan Community Board 12 as of the latest published roster.
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. Manhattan Community Board 12 has reviewed 5 recent ULURP cases listed below.
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 2025, Manhattan Community Board 12 submitted 10 top-ranked capital and expense priorities to the City. Top priority: "Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)" (Department of Parks and Recreation).