LANDMARK WEST! was founded in the wake of WEST PRIDE, a preceding community effort which challenged Trump City and the redevelopment of the West Side Rail Yards. Seeing increased development pressures on the neighborhood and after a series of inappropriate developments along Central Park West our founders turned their attention towards greater landmarking and land use protections to ensure the neighborhood character and quality of life of the Upper West Side. These concerns are still core to our mission, even as we’ve expanded to address a wider array of issues facing our community.
Latest Positions
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Application is to replace windows.
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Application is to replace skylights with metal roofing.
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Application is to modify a window opening and replace windows.
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Application is to enlarge an existing rooftop addition.
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Application is to install a banner sign and legalize the installation of a plaque sign
Landmarks Preservation Commission
Certificate of Appropriateness
Landmarks Preservation Commission
Landmark Wish List
Department of City Planning
ABC Rezoning
FCC & Public Design Commission
LinkNYC Towers
Mayor & Dept. of City Planning
City of Yes Proposals
Landmarks Preservation Commission
West-Park Hardship Application
Electeds Show Support for Community
Since 2018, when news of the sale of the ABC campus first made headlines, LANDMARK WEST! began envisioning what might be built on their 2.4-acre site if it were to be redeveloped. After print mailings, a webpage, and countless emails, phone calls, and presentations to...
Remaining Positive in the Penalty Box
By LANDMARK WEST! “This place is so small you have to go outside to change your mind.” American Author, Nelson DeMille Of course, this quote was written by a native New Yorker. With toll collectors losing their booths to EZ Pass and MTA...
The UWS shows up to celebrate Hannah Arendt on her birthday!
by Megan Fitzpatrick This past Saturday, LANDMARK WEST! was invited to attend an event at 370 Riverside Drive to celebrate not only the birthday of Hannah Arendt, but to see the recently installed medallion honoring her memory and work while she lived in the...
Double Vision: The NYTimes Nods to LW!
Two Mentions in the Gray Lady over the weekend: LW! is making headlines Covering our Advocacy and our Programming & Events A Sculpture in Search of a Home Rises Again: 'Orpheus and Apollo,' Created by Richard Lippold for Lincoln Center, is reinstalled at La...
NEW Legislation: Sidewalk & Roadside Cafes
By Megan Fitzpatrick Earlier this month, Mayor Adams signed a bill that approved a permanent program for outdoor dining. As many of you know, outdoor dining grew exponentially in New York out of necessity due to the pandemic. Now, the City are looking to make...
