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The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission


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About the Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission is the New York City agency that is responsible for identifying and designating the City's landmarks and the buildings in the City's historic districts. The Commission also regulates changes to designated buildings.

The agency consists of eleven Commissioners and a full-time staff.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission was established in 1965 when Mayor Robert Wagner signed the local law creating the Commission and giving it its power. The Landmarks Law was enacted in response to New Yorkers' growing concern that important physical elements of the City's history were being lost despite the fact that these buildings could be reused. Events like the demolition of the architecturally distinguished Pennsylvania Station in 1963 increased public awareness of the need to protect the city's architectural, historical, and cultural heritage.


Learn more about the Landmarks Preservation Commission
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Mission of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
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New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
The New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation is a non-profit 501 c 3 organization established in 1980.

The NYLPF raises funds from public and private sources. In addition, the Foundation sponsors LUNCH AT A LANDMARK, its annual fund raising benefit.

The Foundation's mission is to foster and promote the activities of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as to provide funds for educational outreach programs. It also publishes a biannual newsletter.

Projects undertaken in recent years include:

  • BRONZE PLAQUE AND MEDALLION PROGRAM
  • HISTORIC DISTRICT MARKER PROGRAM
  • STREET SIGN PROGRAM
  • PUBLIC FORUMS AND EDUCATION
  • Publication of Guide to New York City Landmarks, Third Edition

For information, please call:

212-669-7819
Christina R. Davis
Chair


Public Calendar



April 22, 2008
Public Hearing
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April 18th

May 6, 2008
Public Hearing
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May 2nd

May 13, 2008
Public Meeting

May 20, 2008
Public Hearing
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May 16th

June 3, 2008
Public Hearing
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May 30th

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