MTA: We gave builder a break, then he sued us (hotel, construction)

[BPt111]

What u guys think of this ?

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is firing back against a judge’s order allowing construction of a Manhattan hotel to continue. It is also accusing a developer of being “selfish” and ungratefully suing after the transit agency cut it a break — a charge the builder refutes.

The MTA had ordered work to stop at the project, in an effort to force FIT to remove a construction fence in front of its property, according to a lawsuit filed by the developer. The MTA has argued that the fence precludes construction of a subway elevator being built by a neighboring developer, Trinity Place Holdings.

The judge also disagreed with the MTA’s interpretation of the state’s public authorities law, which the agency argued allows it to occupy city streets — in this case, where the fence is — for construction purposes. The judge found that the law doesn’t apply in this case because a private developer, not the MTA, is paying for and constructing the elevator.

https://therealdeal.com/2020/04/07/m...en-he-sued-us/

[BlakeJones]

Originally Posted by BPt111

What u guys think of this ?

I think the MTA is a big bureaucracy acting like a big bureaucracy and not managing this properly. The (hotel) builder is saying an elevator is not possible on their lot because of underground utilities and that they are helping out the MTA by putting mechanicals on their lot instead.

Lots of he said / she said, I don't think anyone can take an informed position on this, we need to let the courts work it out

[Kefir King]

I guess a higher court will have to make the final decision.

[Mr.Retired]

The following is only my opinion:

I have stated this opinion in my posts over and over and over ........

The MTA is an abomination.
Count your losses ans walk away.
Fill the hole with sand................

[scatman]

One is certain that a mediator can get both sides to work this out.