New Republic: “For New York developers, blatant deception isn’t just good for business—it’s completely legal”

Landmarks at Risk, Pay to Play, Preservation Under Fire, Watch List

The April 2017 issue of the New Republic focuses on the U.S. President in a collection of articles, including “Why Lying Is So Easy for Trump”: Kate Wood, president of the preservation advocacy group Landmark West, says New York developers...

Brownstones Program a Hit!

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A crowd of more than 70 property owners, architects, engineers, and other lovers of landmarks gathered at the downtown offices of Arup (thank you to our fantastic hosts!) to learn from two of the best about brownstone preservation. Architectural conservator Mike...

Open Letter to BSA Chair Margery Perlmutter

Congregation Shearith Israel, Landmarks at Risk, Preservation Under Fire, Watch List

March 6, 2017  – Hon. Margery Perlmutter, Chair NYC Board of Standards and Appeals 250 Broadway, 29th Floor New York, NY  10007   – Dear Chair Perlmutter:  – Mayor Bill de Blasio admits – publicly, on NY1...

Tribeca Clocktower at Appellate Court

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On February 23rd, Attorney Michael Hiller of Hiller, PC argued against the City and Developer on behalf of the Landmark  clocktower at 346 Broadway that was designated an Interior Landmark in 1987.  The moment, captured here by sketch artist Christine...