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City officials say they have reached an agreement to buy the property of Indian food distributor House of Spices.

The four-acre deal gives the city ownership of 39 percent of the total site.

This is the largest land acquisition deal by the city at the 62-acre site.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration has unveiled plans to build a hotel, thousands of apartments and dozens of stores in the area which is now primarily used for auto shops and warehouses.

A City Council vote on the proposal is expected in less than two weeks.

Critics contend the mayor is trying to push out lawfully-owned businesses for luxury housing and unnecessary stores. But City officials say they are working to support pre-existing businesses, while expanding