The Post notes that the Landmarks Preservation Commission is looking to grant historic status to more than 1,000 buildings over the next 18 months, while the Bloomberg administration is still in power. The biggest historic district under consideration is Prospect Heights, which covers 860 buildings. During Bloomberg’s tenure, an average of 399 buildings a year have been landmarked, compared with an average of just over 200 a year under Giuliani, and the LPC was one of a handful of city agencies that didn’t have to cut its budget this year (though there are plenty of people who feel it is still significantly underfunded). While the Prospect Heights designation seems like a long overdue, no-duh move, we’re wondering what happened to the second phase of Crown Heights North landmarking. Too many potential landmarks, not enough time? We’re sure one of the Crown Heightsers out there will tell us.
Landmarks Bloomblitz [NY Post]
Landmarks to Consider Prospect Heights Historic District [Brownstoner]
Crown Heights To Be Landmarked Today (Hopefully) [Brownstoner]