As their proposed redesign of Hudson Yards West awaits a City Council vote, Related Companies, Oxford Properties Group and Wynn Resorts are trying to sweeten the pot.
The firms say they can build up to 4,000 residential units on the site, compared to the 1,500 apartments proposed as part of a broader $12 billion vision that includes a casino. The project is heading toward a critical City Council vote on proposed changes to the 2009 rezoning of the Western Rail Yard, which will determine whether it can compete for a casino license.
More housing could increase its odds of securing approval and, ultimately, winning a license.