Northwell Health is advancing its plan to redevelop Lenox Hill Hospital on the Upper East Side, aiming to build a 1.4 million-square-foot medical complex. The City Planning Commission has certified the hospital’s rezoning application, initiating a seven-month review process involving the local community board and City Council. The $2 billion project will involve two new buildings and expanded facilities, including 475 single-bed rooms, 30 operating suites, and a larger emergency department. The project has faced opposition from the Committee to Protect Our Lenox Hill Neighborhood, concerned about density and construction disruptions. Despite changes, including scrapping a residential tower, the project remains contentious, and its fate will depend on Council…
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