Watch-Blog
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 future of landmarks...
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 some...
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 Drive...
New Republic: “For New York developers, blatant deception isn’t just good for business—it’s completely legal”
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 sometimes destroy...
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...
Open Letter to BSA Chair Margery Perlmutter
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 television - that he pulls strings at city agencies for...
Tribeca Clocktower at Appellate Court
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 Cornell depicts...
Congregation Shearith Israel Vote Scheduled
CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL'S W. 70TH STREET LUXURY CONDOS VOTE SCHEDULED! Tuesday, February 28, starting at 10:00am 22 Reade Street After last month's frustrating public hearing at the NYC Board of Standards & Appeals (BSA), the writing may be on the wall. ...
Tibetan Architecture Talk Friday at Columbia
Architect and Landmark West! volunteer Maggie Hui is sharing her PhD research on Eastern Tibetan Vernacular Architecture this Friday at Columbia. All are welcome! Free and open to the public. Friday, February 17, 6:30-8:30pm From House Space to Monastic Settlement at...
UWS Brownstone Co-Stars in “Law & Order” 400th Episode
A local UWS brownstone co-starred in the landmark 400th episode of "Law & Order: SVU" alongside Mariska Hargitay, who also stepped behind the camera to direct. Reported the UWS homeowner (and LW! supporter): "From the location team to the set up crew, from the set...
