At wits’ end over stalled project, “Skybox Chelsea” developer sues partner

A legal dispute blocking development of one of the last empty lots in West Chelsea has taken a dramatic twist. After six years in court, mired in discovery and docket filings, Israeli financier Jonathan Leitersdorf appears ready to walk away from his long-planned development at 182-188 11th Avenue. But he doesn’t plan on leaving empty-handed. The Leitersdorf company that signed an 88-year ground lease for the property, Audthan LLC, is now suing its landlord for