The LPC’s Permit Application Guide will help owners file complete applications that include the correct materials so our staff can review proposed projects and issue permits more expeditiously. The guide lists the materials that must be submitted, describes the criteria a project must meet to qualify for a permit, and explains the preservation principles for those criteria.
The guide includes application filing instructions, sample applications and checklists for nine of the most common categories of work that require an LPC permit. More work types will be added over time. If your project or work type is not included in this manual, please contact 212-669-7817 or send an e-mail to info@lpc.nyc.gov for assistance on how to complete a permit application. Please note the guide is meant to be used in conjunction with LPC's rules, and is not a substitute for filing an application for a work permit.
The complete guide (in PDF) is available below:
Landmarks Preservation Commission Permit Application Guide
Below are individual guides (in PDF) for the most common types of work performed on landmark sites:
Awning Installation
Rear Yard and Rooftop Additions
Signage, Lighting & Fire Escapes
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Equipment
Restoring Masonry, Roofs, Doors, Stoops, Fences and Handrails
Sidewalks, Sidewalk Cafés, Yards and Areaways
Storefronts in Historic Districts
Temporary Installations
Window Repair and Replacement
