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Industry News / Landmarks
By Penny Laughlin Effective March 6, 2023, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) stopped issuing Landmark Status Letters, and the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) stopped accepting these documents in DOB NOW. To find out whether a property is ...
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By Andrew Pisani The new Business Express Service, created by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), makes it easier for business owners in landmark buildings to obtain permits. The program supports businesses—such as restaurants, retail stores, and offices—located in storefronts ...
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By Penny Laughlin To help owners of historic buildings and commercial tenants resume business operations quickly, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) offers a dedicated recovery team, hotline, and expedited permit process for restaurants and retail establishments. The ...
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By Frank Fortino To streamline the application process for landmarked buildings, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has updated its permit application guide with the publication of the LPC Permit Guidebook: How to Get Staff-Level Approvals. The LPC ...
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By Penny Laughlin The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has launched an interactive map that tells New York City’s abolitionist history as embodied by designated landmarks, New York City and the Path to Freedom. The project, which coincides with the 400th ...
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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 ...
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