architecture, Historic District, landmark, LYL, preservation, RAP, West 72nd Street
Beginning in 1997, LW! launched its Retail Assistance Program (RAP). Our goal: to revitalize the historic storefronts along West 72nd Street, between Columbus Avenue and Broadway/Amsterdam Avenue. Our partners (among many others): the commercial tenants on...
Historic District, landmark, LYL, New York City, preservation, Riverside Drive, row houses, West End Avenue
349 – 357 West 84th StreetI love the variety in window details and the curved bays of these row houses — I especially love the Greek Cross windows on the top floor of each house! And I think the apartment house on the corner is a great “book...
Historic District, landmark, LYL, New York City, preservation, Riverside Drive, West End Avenue
125 Riverside DriveI love the many undulating curves of the building’s facade — it makes for such an amazing interior layout!Love,Kate GilmoreLW! Graduate Intern, Columbia University Revisit some of Kate’s earlier contributions to the LW!...
Advocacy, architecture, C of A, Historic District, Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tavern on the Green, in Central Park, soon to be restored and modified with a glass pavilion. An example of a recent preservation issue focused on by our C of A Committee (learn more below!).In landmarks preservation, designation is just the beginning! ...
Historic District, landmark, LYL, photography
Cupid, you have competition this Valentine’s Day!Don your angel wings. Ready your quiver and bow. Grab your camera. This is your chance to tell everyone, “I Love this Landmark!” Starting today, LW! is asking you to join us in playing cupid as we...
Arlene Simon, Historic District, La Noche Cubana, Upper West Side, UWS
Because of all she’s done for our West Side neighborhoods, and to celebrate her 75th birthday, LW! is throwing a party in honor of our President and founder, Arlene Simon!Because we are so grateful to YOU, our readers, for following our goings on via our blog,...
