I can understand the low-income community's fear of being compromised by progress, but this is Manhattan; the city of skyscrapers!
Certainly, they understood this when they moved in years ago, that's why they live there.
Oh hey, they could always consider other areas across the river for the benefit of gaining skyline views.
As a skyscraper fan, I see it as a huge win for the city!
The taller, the better!!!