Advocates for New York City's Elizabeth Street Garden say their eviction has been paused pending an appeal. The case is scheduled for February 2025.
NEW YORK — New York City's Elizabeth Street Garden will remain open for at least a few more months.Advocates say their eviction has been paused pending an appeal, and the case is currently scheduled for February 2025.The garden was served an eviction notice in early October, saying the gates needed to close permanently on Oct. 17. The city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development wants to use the property to build affordable housing for seniors.
'In response to the pause, a City Hall spokesperson released the following statement Friday:'As over 2,100 seniors sleep in shelters tonight, the well-housed plaintiffs and attorneys behind the Elizabeth Street Garden can rest well tonight knowing they have prevented the city from building affordable housing for seniors and public green space for at least another few months.
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