The board’s rejection leaned on common NIMBY tropes — that is, that the “scale, height, density, and massing” of the 11-story project is not “compatible” with the surrounding neighborhood and would “fundamentally alter Bay Ridge’s established character and built environment.”

The board also cited “difficult parking conditions” in the neighborhood in its rejection.

Boo hoo. Things change. People need housing.

Most people don't need a car.