Demands for the Buildings Department … and more

1. A 12-step program for the Buildings Department [Gownaus Lounge]
2. Councilman Tony Avella is finalizing a bill that would give community boards more say over zoning [NYO]
3. Bear Stearns’ firesale triggers sublease sell-off fear, as shares of
Brookfield Properties, Vornado Realty Trust, Boston Properties and SL
Green Realty Corp. fall [Crain’s]
4. San Domenico, the Central Park South Italian restaurant, will close after nearly 20 years of business [Post]
5. Coldwell Banker broker tries to sell smaller apartments outside Bear Stearns building [Curbed]