tags

Historic Districts Council

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.

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.

Downtown

December 13, 2011

Construction Leaves Pier A Open to the Elements, Preservationists Say

Workers have removed most of the windows at Pier A, a landmarked 125-year-old building.

Midtown

September 08, 2011

Changes to Oak Room and Waldorf-Astoria Clear Latest Hurdle

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has unanimously approved proposals to alter the Plaza Hotel's Oak Room Bar and the Waldorf-Astoria's iconic façade.

Upper East Side

July 27, 2011

Supporters Argue for Former Barbizon Hotel to Become Landmark

Advocates urged the Landmarks Preservation Commission to give the former Barbizon Hotel for Women landmark status at a public hearing Tuesday.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 09, 2011

East Village Historic District Plan Sparks Holy War

Clergy representing congregations in the East Village have come out against the proposed East Village Historic District.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 27, 2011

East Village Historic Area Could Include Birthplace of Drag

Pyramid Club building included in new study area for future East Village Historic District.

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.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 27, 2011

Inwood Preservation Group Takes Steps Toward Historic District

An Inwood group plans to document the history of the neighborhood to help create its first historic district.

Downtown

April 19, 2011

Building Once Dubbed 'Too Modern' for TriBeCa is Approved

The new five-story building at 187 Franklin St. has a curvy facade that was once viewed as looking out of place

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.

Manhattan

February 07, 2011

Proposed Landmarks Rules Worry Preservationists

Preservationists have expressed concern that the new rules will give communities less say.

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.