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Recent Headlines

Central Harlem

January 08, 2013

Loss of Lenox Lounge Puts Spotlight on Historic Preservation in Harlem

The historic neighborhood does not have its share of historic designations, advocates say.

Central Harlem

May 04, 2012

Central Harlem Landmark Plan to Push for New Historic Districts

CB 10, which covers Central Harlem, has unveiled its first comprehensive preservation plan.

New York City

May 02, 2012

Proposed Bill a 'Deliberate Attack' on Landmarks Law, Opponents Say

The City Council is considering a new law that would water down landmarking rules, preservationists say.

Upper East Side

February 29, 2012

Wind Turbines Will Bring Blight, Preservationists Say

Preservationists on the Upper East Side fear that green zoning changes will bring visual blight.

The Rockaways

January 30, 2012

Far Rockaway Bungalows Offer Welcome Escape for Beach-Starved City Dwellers

A beachside community in Far Rockaway is welcoming newcomers who are restoring its historic bungalows.

South Bronx

January 18, 2012

Group Hopes to Transform Port Morris Gantries Into Riverfront Park

An influential preservation group will name the gantries as one of its 2012 “Six to Celebrate” sites.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

August 03, 2011

New Hotel Will Rise at Former Church Site

A vacant lot where a century-old church once stood is set to become a new Marriott hotel.

Harlem

May 19, 2011

East Harlem Deserves Historic District, Columbia Report Says

East Harlem has at least 19 buildings worthy of landmark status and the assets to support two potential historic districts.

Manhattan

April 13, 2011

Preservation Advocates 'Optimistic' About Fate of Historic East Village Row House

Advocates sat down with the site's developer to talk about possibly preserving the 1825 building.

Harlem

March 24, 2011

Landmarked Corn Exchange Bank Building Could be Redeveloped

City officials want to hear proposals on how to redevelop the landmarked structure, which was built in Harlem in 1889.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 30, 2011

Preservation Advocates Rally to Landmark Historic East Village Building

Preservationists want the city to reconsider landmarking the nearly 200-year-old building at 35 Cooper Sq.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 04, 2011

Effort to Limit Heights on Bowery's Eastern Side Gains Momentum

Advocates and elected officials want height limits added to the Bowery's east side as city balks.

Washington Heights & Inwood

December 29, 2010

Inwood Chosen as One of Six Neighborhoods That Deserve Historic Preservation

Inwood was named one of six neighborhoods in New York that warrant preservation of architectural landmarks.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

November 29, 2010

NYU Unveils Renovation of Historic Provincetown Playhouse, But Critics Grumble About Extent of Preservati

Preservationists said NYU's renovation of the historic playhouse didn't maintain enough of the theater's original character.