Not only did the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation fine Block 3066 for the improper removal of trees, but the agency also refused to approve the company's pavement plan until that penalty was paid.
When Block challenged the Department's determination--by way of an Article 78 proceeding--the Richmond County Supreme Court dismissed the case.
Since Block waited almost two years to seek administrative review--and had only a four-month window to do so--the Appellate Division, Second Department, agreed that the company's challenge was time-barred.
That was a mental block.
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Block 3066, Inc. v. City of New York