Think we’ve got it bad today? 19th century NYC was littered with hoaxes, tall tales, ultra-fake news–and the masses who fell for it all. Social historian Tom Miller (aka the Daytonian in Manhattan blogger) reaches into his mesmerizing bag o’ history to bring us tales of giant man-bats, sapphire temples and city streets overtaken by wild animals.
Borough President Gale Brewer, MBPO Urban Planner Lizette Chapparo, and our neighborhood advocate Sean Khorsandi of Landmark West, for a discussion about the developments in the 36 W. 66th Street zoning challenge and efforts between our elected officials, city agencies and advocacy groups to close the loopholes that are effecting neighborhoods across New York City.
Tuesday, February 12th 6:30-7:45pm 35 W. 67th Street 2-for-1 Tickets for Partner-level Members! Author Constance Rosenblum introduces us to one of America’s most talked-about personalities, Peggy Hopkins Joyce. Although little remembered today, Peggy was the quintessential gold digger: think Anna Nicole Smith meets Kim Kardashian in the 1920’s. A Ziegfeld Girl and occasional stage and film […]
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission holds hearings and meetings to review applications to alterations to individual landmarks and landmarks within historic districts. These sessions are open to the public. LANDMARK WEST! prepares testimony for every hearing item for an Upper West Side landmark. See details on past and upcoming items on our Certificate […]
Land Use Committee, Page Cowley and Seema Reddy, Co-Chairpersons Wednesday, February 20th, 6pm* NOTE TIME 1. 100 West 72nd Street d/b/a Renzo Gracie Upper West Side (Columbus Avenue.) Application Cal. No. 2018-200-BZ to the Board of Standards and Appeal, a special permits application for a Physical Culture Establishment in the sub-cellar. 2. Residential Tower Mechanical Voids Text Amendment. […]
Anthony Bellov (a LW! fan favorite) explores Rosario Candela’s Upper West Side architectural roots. We’ll enjoy gorgeous photos of our own local Candela treasures - many landmarked - and discuss the signature design features that typify Candela's work, all told in Mr. Bellov's inimitable style, bringing people, periods, and buildings to life as few can. […]