People ex rel. Gross v. Walsh

Lewis, J.:

The respondents have granted permission for the erection of a garage for more than five motor vehicles on the premises at the northeast comer of Portal and Union streets, Brooklyn, which premises are located in a “ residence district.” According to the provisions of the Building Zone Resolution (Art. 2, § 7, subd. [g]) the board of appeals would have the right to permit the erection of such a garage in a business or residence district, “ provided the petitioner files the consents duly acknowledged of the owners of 80 per cent. *890of the frontage deemed by the Board to be immediately…