LPC Tees Up Phase 2 of Crown Heights Landmarking
Two and a half years ago, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to create the Crown Heights North Historic District, which included 472 buildings on Dean Street between Bedford and Kingston. Yesterday, the Commission got the ball rolling on the next phase of landmarking in the neighborhood when it held a hearing about the 610 buildings…
Two and a half years ago, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to create the Crown Heights North Historic District, which included 472 buildings on Dean Street between Bedford and Kingston. Yesterday, the Commission got the ball rolling on the next phase of landmarking in the neighborhood when it held a hearing about the 610 buildings bounded roughly by Nostrand Avenue to the west, Brooklyn Avenue to the east, Eastern Parkway to the south and Bergen Street to the north. (The exact boundaries are detailed in this agenda from yesterday’s meeting.) Of particular note, the Hebron School complex, which has been considered vulnerable to development, made the cut. From what we hear, 15 people spoke for the creation of Crown Heights North, Phase II, including Borough President Marty Markowitz and members of the Crown Heights North Association!
Any ideas why the boundaries are so much smaller than the original Landmarks study that was done in the 1970’s? Many worthy blocks have been left out and some not as worthy included.
The houses along New York Avenue are so beautiful. I think this will bring more visibility to one of the most “undiscovered” neighborhoods in “brownstone Brooklyn.”
Oh, the Bronx. Then it’s ok 😉
No, Bxgirl! We actually deserted you for the South Bronx, then the West Bronx, back to the South Bronx, then West Harlem and only then to Ocean on the Park. LOL!
Brooklynista- and yet you deserted us for Ocean on the Park? The nerve 🙂
I was very happy to hear the testimony at the LPC hearing yesterday–I was really impressed that there was NO opposition voiced to landmarking. Congratulations CHNA (and M.M.).
I must say, the Crown Heights North Association has served as both a role model and real source of support for those us over on Ocean on the Park! So it truly was inspiring to see the community come out to testify at yesterday’s LPC hearings about their homes, the gardens, the churches and other institutions that make up Crown Heights North. It’s one thing to have the architectural and historical beauty of the area explained by the preservation experts. But, it’s another to be able to hear the love and pride in the voices of the people as they argue for why it should be protected. IMHO, Crown Heights community contains some of the most handsome,remarkable housing stock in all of the City. And, as a former resident of the nabe(Bedford between Sterling and St. John), and with many friends who live there, I know I’ve got CH in my heart. It’s so good to see it get its props!
Lincoln, the next step is a vote by the LPC to landmark. That will probably happen next spring sometime. If approved, and there is no reason to think it won’t be, it’s a done deal. There is a final, official vote needed by the City Council to complete the deal, which takes place sometime after that, which is a formality.
Incidentally, although not officially designated yet, if you are in Phase II, you are eligible for loans and other programs targeted towards HD’s, such as from the Landmarks Conservancy, now.
Does anyone know what the next step is? Is the district landmarked, or will there be more hearings, procedures, votes, etc?