De Blasio moves forward with controversial Soho rezoning plan

Term-limited Mayor de Blasio is forging ahead with a controversial rezoning plan for Soho as part of his “racial justice” legacy — despite an ongoing lawsuit by local opponents.

The plan would create 3,500 new apartments including 900 affordable units to the upscale area plus an update of 50-year-old regulations for business owners and artists. The City Planning Commission officially kicked off its public review process Monday — angering locals who are trying to stop it from going ahead in court.