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7.5 hrs Continuing Education: “Preservation 101”
December 7, 2016
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Join LW! for a full day workshop: “Preservation 101”
Ideal for Real Estate Professionals (Approved for 7.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education Credit)
Need more Continuing Education credits before year’s end? Have fun learning about historic New York buildings while you earn credits. Plus-the more you know about historic buildings, the easier it is to sell them!
This seminar (back by popular demand!) is designed for brokers who buy and sell properties in historic districts. Expert speakers will discuss the history of development of the Upper West Side, working with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, and regulatory aspects of living in a landmark building and historic district.
When: Wednesday December 7, 2016, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Where: Macaulay Honors College, 35 W 67 Street
Registration: Register online or contact LW! to reserve a seat & pay by check
Cost: $100 for LW! members; $125 for non-members
Participants will receive a New York State certification for 7.5 hours of study approved by the Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 868 of the Laws of 1977.
Courses
“Taking the Mystery out of the Landmarks Process”
Assist (and impress) your clients with answers to their top questions on:
Living in a Landmark or Historic District
The Nuts and Bolts of the Landmarks Permit Process
Permits: When Are They Needed and How Long Does the Process Take?
Technical Resources How to Research a Building
“How Buildings Stand Up: The Anatomy of Buildings”
Get to the very heart of the buildings we love:
Pre-vs. Post-War Construction
Multi-family housing types on the Upper West Side
Common Historic Building Materials and Systems
“The Preservation Ethic, Conflicts, and the Law: A Short History”
An overview of the origins of Preservation, including the NYC Landmarks Law–considered among the most influential in the nation
How preserving the best of our city’s past and adapting it for reuse in the 21st century greatly enhances the quality of life for all citizens
“From Farmlands to Fairway – Real Estate Development of the Upper West Side”
Fascinating background on the UWS (that might just find its way into your property marketing materials):
Architectural Styles of the Upper West Side
Neighborhood Growth from the 1850s to the Present
The Development of Residential Architecture in NYC
