Douglaston Civic Ass'n v. Galvin

In this article 78 proceeding to review the determination of New York City Board of Standards and Appeals denying request to reopen and reconsider grant of variance to construct a six-story multiple dwelling, two questions are presented for our review. First, whether a civic or property owners ’ association has standing to contest the grant of the variance, and, second, whether the belated discovery of evidence which was at all times available may constitute such “ substantial new evidence ” as to make the board’s refusal to reopen and reconsider its prior action arbitrary and capricious.

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