Fred Bland Will Head the Landmarks Preservation Commission — for Now
An LPC commissioner since 2008, Bland will take over as interim chair until a new chair has been appointed.
After Outcry, LPC Alters But Presses Forward With Controversial Plan to Change Preservation Rules
Will the changes streamline the application process or pave the way for development at the expense of historic preservation?
Effort to Landmark Walt Whitman’s Brooklyn Home Gains Political Support From City Council Members
The efforts of a coalition of preservationists, scholars and fans of Whitman got a boost Monday from six New York City Council members who signed a letter of support for designation.
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.
Coney Island Boardwalk Designated a Scenic Landmark by the LPC
This morning, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously in favor of designating the Coney Island Boardwalk.
Businesses on Atlantic Avenue Want Out of Proposed Boerum Hill Historic District Extension
Six owners on Atlantic Avenue, a portion of which is included in the proposed expansion, spoke out against their buildings being included.
Meenakshi Srinivasan Resigns as Chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
Preservationists outraged by recent LPC decisions have complained the group is not doing its job.
What Does It Mean to Landmark the Coney Island Boardwalk?
If the Coney Island boardwalk is designated a historic landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission will the honor be in name only?
Leading Preservation Groups Urge Landmarks Commission to Drop Major Revamp of Rules
In an unusual move, preservation groups across New York City have signed a joint letter requesting that the LPC withdraw their proposed rules amendments.
Landmarks Votes to Designate ‘Burg’s Neo-Classical Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to designate the neo-Classical Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh on Havemeyer Street in south Williamsburg.
