Advocacy, Individual Landmark, Landmarks at Risk, Landmarks Preservation Commission
PEW! That was one long hearing! Following an updated presentation by the Presbytery and their team of Consultants, which responded to prior commissioner inquiries, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) shelved much of their scheduled agenda and even...
Advocacy, Individual Landmark
It is hard to imagine that the ongoing aggressions of Russia have continued for a year. Following up on our earlier share of the Ukrainian Church of St. Volodymyr, we bring you another UWS Ukrainian site, the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences. You can...
Black History Month, Individual Landmark
By Megan Fitzpatrick On the first day of Black History Month, we’re taking a deep dive into 137 West 71st Street – an Individual Landmark! This rather unremarkable-looking building has quite a history behind it. 137 West 71st Street was designated...
Gene A. Norman, Historic District, Individual Landmark, Landmarks Preservation Commission, LPC
Preservation legend Gene A. Norman passed away last night at home following an illness, said his wife Juanita. Gene served the city well as LPC Commissioner and actions taken during his tenure have protected scores of landmarks city-wide, from the beloved...
Advocacy, Children's Museum of Manhattan, Individual Landmark, Landmarks at Risk, Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM), the latest stewards of the 117-year old individual landmark at 361 Central Park West propose significant changes to roof, windows, and entrances. View the ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION and the SPECIAL...
Advocacy, Individual Landmark, Landmarks Preservation Commission, When the Process Works
The LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION designated 137 West 71st Street as an Individual Landmark Today! Already a landmark within the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, this former row house, originally built in 1890, now has increased...
