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The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission


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Working With Landmarks

How to conduct research at the LPC

The Landmarks Preservation Commission maintains several different types of records covering the different functions that the Commission performs. The Commission requests that anyone requesting access to review our records make an appointment beforehand.

Learn more about conducting research

Document the landmark status of a property

The Landmarks Preservation Commission can prepare correspondence confirming the landmarked status of a particular property.

Learn more about how to document a property's landmark status
Recommend a new landmark or historic district
The Commission invites recommendations for new individual landmarks or historic districts.
Learn how to recommend a new landmark
Perform work on a landmarked property
Before doing certain kinds of work on landmark properties, building owners or tenants need to apply for a permit from the Landmarks Preservation Commission. By law, the Commission must review any proposals for alterations to landmark buildings and determine whether they have any effect on the significant features of a building or a historic district.
Learn more about performing work on a landmarked property
Access the Laws of the City of New York
Report a violation of the landmarks law
Owners must keep designated properties in good repair and obtain a Commission permit if the work will affect a landmark’s exterior or if the work requires a Department of Building permit. Violations of the Landmarks Law occur either when work is done on a Landmark without a permit or when work does not comply with a permit.
Learn how to report a violation of the landmarks law


Public Calendar



July 21, 2009
Public Hearing
Material Viewing:
July 17th

June 09, 2009
Public Meeting

June 16, 2009
Public Hearing
Material Viewing:
June 12th

June 23, 2009
Public Designation
Hearing / Meeting

July 07, 2009
Public Hearing
Material Viewing:
Th. July 2nd

July 14, 2009
Public Meeting


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