The Real Deal New York

From the April issue: The developers famous for transforming Dumbo from a seedy industrial area into a hip enclave are joining the stampede of builders who have grand plans for another of the city’s last frontiers — the far West Side. David Walentas and his son Jed envision an ambitious mixed-used development — which would be one of the largest projects in the neighborhood — on 11th Avenue between 53rd and 54th streets. The 32-story building would have 900 rental units and ground floor retail in a design the Walentases said minimizes the impact on the streetscape. But some in the community oppose the zoning changes needed to allow a building of that scale, and the project faces an uphill battle obtaining city agency approvals.