Brooklyn Gains New Individual Landmarks and Historic Districts in 2019
With the year almost at an end, we take a look back at the Brooklyn buildings and neighborhoods considered significant enough to merit designation by the Landmarks Preservation Commission this year.
As Gowanus Rezoning Looms, City Designates Five Industrial Buildings as Historic Landmarks
The five are among the buildings local advocates has been pushing to landmark ahead of a proposed rezoning of the area.
Residents Happy About Potential Landmarks in Gowanus, But Think More Can Be Done
Of the 16 people who provided testimony at the hearing, including representatives for the owners of four of the five properties, not one person spoke against designation.
These 5 Sites in Gowanus Will Go in Front of Landmarks Next Week
Locals and preservationists have been advocating for landmarking the buildings for years.
As Rezoning Looms, Gowanus Locals Renew Push to Landmark Area, Reveal List of Key Sites
The proposal includes nearly 30 individual buildings, three historic districts and one scenic landmark.
Ambitious, Long-in-the-Works Plan to Turn Gowanus Batcave Into Artists Haven Is Back On
In a move that may come as a surprise to many, permits were filed Wednesday for the long-in-the-works conversion of the 113-year-old coal-burning MTA powerhouse to an arts center.
