By Penny Laughlin The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recently designated five historic structures in Gowanus as individual landmarks, citing the industrial buildings as representing the area’s most “architecturally distinctive” and “historically significant” properties. LPC selected the sites in collaboration with the Department of City Planning, the community, and… View more
By Penny Laughlin On May 6, 2019, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) published Guidelines for Storefront Design in Historic Districts. The 45-page document was created to help business and property owners understand LPC rules and regulations for new storefronts in historic districts. Informed design decisions that meet LPC… View more
By Frank Fortino As of January 22, 2019, new rules have gone into effect for the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The updated rules, located in Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, were unanimously approved on December 11, 2018, after a year-long process that included two public… View more
By Frank Fortino The New York City Council is proposing a local law that would restrict the Department of Buildings (DOB) from approving any alteration or demolition applications for buildings that are calendared by the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The bill is designed to create a better understanding of both DOB… View more
By Frank Fortino The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has taken the next step toward streamlining the filing and approval process. On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, LPC held an open forum on the proposed rules and amendments, which were introduced in January and presented during the February 13… View more
