"The Mayor and the 1st Deputy Mayor can still choose to work with us on developing the private site proposal in order to provide the needed affordable housing at no expense to the community whatsoever," garden activists posted to Instagram Friday.
"We will continue to do everything we can to protect and preserve Elizabeth Street Garden."
Activists have pleaded the affordable units, developed by Pennrose Properties, won't be permanently affordable, and will transition to market rate in 30 to 60 years.
City officials, however, contend the initial affordability restrictions will be in place for 60 years and the property will be rent stabilized in perpetuity, with open space on the development site also set to be publicly accessible in perpetuity.
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