Sutton Corporation Sues City in Land Dispute
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Sutton Place South Corporation filed a lawsuit yesterday to prevent the city from turning waterfront property into a park, contending the city does not own the land.
The lawsuit centers on a 1939 agreement, which defined the boundary between the company’s East River property and city as “the high water line.” The location of that line is not identified.
The city is opposing the motion filed yesterday and plans to proceed with construction if the court finds in its favor.
