Summary
Adjacent property owners want the city to abandon a dead-end stretch of East Fifth Street east of Tacchino Street, saying it's misused for illegal camping. Board members flagged that a dirt road there gives the Coney Island Bar informal access — and the applicants haven't talked to the bar yet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal fiscal impact on the municipality, shifting right-of-way maintenance responsibilities.
The adjacent property owners who would gain use of the land.
The Coney Island Bar could lose informal rear access if the abandonment proceeds without accommodation.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Ward 4 NAB Regular Meeting - Oct 15, 2026
A developer requested the abandonment of a public right-of-way on Eisan Avenue to accommodate an emergency vehicle access route and common open space.
Ward 1 NAB Regular Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
Adjacent property owners want the city to abandon a dead-end stretch of East Fifth Street east of Tacchino Street, saying it's misused for illegal camping. Board members flagged that a dirt road there gives the Coney Island Bar informal access — and the applicants haven't talked to the bar yet.
Ward 1 NAB Regular Meeting - Jan 12, 2026
The board reviewed a request to abandon about 12,000 square feet of public right-of-way and alleys within Block F, located near Bell, Ralston, and West 2nd streets.
Related development
Eisan Avenue Abandonment
The abandonment allows developers to route emergency vehicles and incorporate unused right-of-way into open space.
East Fifth Street Abandonment
If approved, the land would go to private use; the Coney Island Bar's informal rear access could be at risk.
Block F Alley Abandonment
Could alter downtown traffic patterns and alley access in Block F ahead of anticipated City Council review.
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