On April 19, 2017 – the 52nd anniversary to the day of the official signing of New York’s pioneering Landmarks Law of 1965 – LW! President Kate Wood gave a talk to nearly 200 members of the National Arts Club and guests on the past, present, and...
Crain’s Reveals Gerrymandered Zoning Lot

Crain’s Reveals Gerrymandered Zoning Lot

Rare tower set to rise on Upper West Side: Developers of 200 Amsterdam Ave. stitched together far-flung parcels to add air rights Joe Anuta City zoning restrictions make it extremely difficult to build high-rise apartment towers on the Upper West Side. But with...
West End Walk Wows Westsiders

West End Walk Wows Westsiders

After days of rain, the sun broke through last Sunday, creating perfect conditions for a Landmark West! tour of the far Westside. Guide Gil Tauber, loaded with historic tales and tidbits, took a capacity crowd along parts of the West End Avenue and Riverside...
Brownstones Program a Hit!

Brownstones Program a Hit!

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...