Residents, LPC Tell Team Behind Greenpoint Proposal to ‘Go Back to the Drawing Board’
A design for a six-story apartment building in the Greenpoint Historic District faced a fair amount of pushback from commissioners and residents alike.
LPC Unanimously Approves ‘Animated, Alive’ Design for Empty Lot in Fulton Ferry District
A revamped proposal for a one-story commercial building is predominantly red brick, with large arches, and takes its cues from neighboring buildings.
LPC Approves Seasonal Structure That Will House New Fulton Ferry Landing Restaurant
The restaurant has shifted from a permanent presence on the pier to a seasonal outpost, closed roughly from November to April.
Work Starts on Long-Delayed One-Story Shops on Long-Empty Lot in Fulton Ferry District
The glassy structure designed by an award-winning Norweigen architect will contain a cafe and two stores.
Sky Shows Through Landmarked Domino Sugar Refinery on the Williamsburg Waterfront
The historic Domino Sugar Refinery has been purposefully turned into a shell in preparation for its conversion into offices.
5 Surprising Ways Window Inserts Help Your Health — and Preserve an Historic Home
Window inserts press into the inside of your window frame and offer better protection than storm windows -- without the hassle.
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.
Find Out How to Get Your Repair or Alteration Approved With the New Landmarks Guidebook
In a bid to make changes to landmarks a bit less confusing for property owners, the Landmarks Preservation Commission has published an updated version of its Permit Guidebook.
Changes Coming to Pair of Landmarked Clinton Hill Greek Revival Wood-Frame Homes
Located on Waverly Avenue, they were built circa 1840 and are the oldest homes in the Clinton Hill Historic District.
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.
