Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating Block 996, Lots 1, 2, 3 (also known as 54-62 Houston Street/East Ward) and Block 996, Lot 60 (also known as 360 New York Avenue) as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area. (East Ward) List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 360 New York Avenue/Block 996/Lot60/East Ward 54-62 Houston Street/Block 996/ Lot 1 (2, 3)/East Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-A(S) authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation