Landmarks Applications
Certificate of AppropriatenessLandmarks Applications: Certificate of Appropriateness
appropriate [uh-proh-pree-it] suitable or fitting for a particular purpose …but I thought that was a landmark?!? Have you ever wondered how neighbors in landmark buildings can add rooftop additions? Rear yard extensions? Alter stoops? Even the staunchest of preservationists knows that in vibrant communities, changes in the built environment are inevitable. Although landmarks are protected, they are not frozen in time. They depend on our constant stewardship for appropriate maintenance and change. When owners of landmark buildings wish to make changes, they need to apply to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission for what’s called a Certificate of Appropriateness (C of A). LW’s C of A Committee works with building owners and their architects to advise on design and protect the integrity of our constantly evolving neighborhood.
A public hearing on the revised rules amendments proposed by the LPC was held in October, 2018. The revised rules can be read here. In 2019, the LPC issued the LPC PERMIT GUIDEBOOK: How to Get Staff Level Approvals.
Past C of A Items ~ 2019
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Harlem Meer: Lasker Pool and Rink
Building address and name: Harlem Meer-110th Street and Lenox Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Central Park Scenic Landmark
Original Architect: Fordyce & Hamby Associates
Original Date of Construction: 1963
LPC Application: An ice-skating rink and swimming pool, known as the Louis D. Lasker Memorial Pool and Rink, constructed within the northern section of Central Park. Application is to demolish structures and construct a new building and pool/rink, alter the landscape, and install a pergola and boardwalk.
LPC hearing date: December 10 2019, APPROVED
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34 West 95th Street
Building address and name: 34 West 95th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Wagner & Wallace
Original Date of Construction: 1897
LPC Application: Application is to construct a rooftop addition.
LPC hearing date: December 3, 2019, APPROVED
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Learn more about 34 West 95th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
256 West 75th Street
Building address and name: 256 West 75th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End – Collegiate Historic District Extension
Original Architect: William J. Merritt
Original Date of Construction: 1885-1886
LPC Application: Application is to construct rooftop and rear yard additions, APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS
LPC hearing date: December 3, 2019
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Learn more about 256 West 75th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE
2 West 64th Street
Building address and name: 2 West 64th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Robert D. Kohn
Original Date of Construction: 1909-10
LPC hearing date: August 13th, 2019 LAID OVER; September 17, 2019, NO ACTION; November 19, 2019; APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to install signage.
View Presentation Materials, Revised Presentation Materials
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Learn more about 2 West 64th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
21 West 75th Street
Building address and name: 21 West 75th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: George M. Walgrove
Original Date of Construction: 1892-93
LPC hearing date: September 17, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to replace windows.
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Learn more about 21 West 75th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
44 West 77th Street
Building address and name: 44 West 77th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Harde & Short
Original Date of Construction: 1907-09
LPC hearing date: September 10th, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to replace a window.
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Learn more about 44 West 77th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
141 West 85th Street
Building address and name: 141 West 85th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: John G. Prague
Original Date of Construction: 1890-91
LPC hearing date: September 10th, 2019; APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to replace a stoop.
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Learn more about 141 West 85th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
123 & 125 West 87th Street
Building address and name: 123 & 125 West 87th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Increase M. Grenell
Original Date of Construction: 1883-84
LPC hearing date: August 6th, 2019 LAID OVER, September 10, 2019;
APPROVED IN PART/NO ACTION
LPC Application: Application is to install stoop balustrades and newel posts, and replace doors.
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Learn more about 123 West 87th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
Learn more about 125 West 87th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
570 Columbus Avenue
Building address and name: 570 Columbus Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Jacob H. Valentine
Original Date of Construction: 1893-94
LPC hearing date: September 10th, 2019, NO ACTION
LPC Application: Application is to install a barrier-free access ramp.
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Learn more about 570 Columbus Avenue from our BUILDING DATABASE.
241 Central Park West
Building address and name: 241 Central Park West
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Schwartz and Gross
Original Date of Construction: 1930-31
LPC hearing date: September 10th, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to alter a window to create a barrier-free accessible entrance.
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Learn more about 241 Central Park West from our BUILDING DATABASE.
135 Central Park West
Building address and name: 135 Central Park West
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Clinton & Russell
Original Date of Construction: 1904-07
LPC hearing date: August 13th, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to create and modify window openings at the roof.
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Learn more about 135 Central Park West from our BUILDING DATABASE.
333 Central Park West
Building address and name: 333 Central Park West, aka The Turin
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Albert Joseph Bodker
Original Date of Construction: 1909-1910
LPC hearing date: July 16, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to install double window louvers in the top East facing window in the courtyard on West 93rd Street.
Read LW! Testimony (will be posted when available)
Learn more about 333 Central Park West from our BUILDING DATABASE.
319 West 104th Street
Building address and name: 319 West 104th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside West End Historic District II
Original Architect: Martin V. B. Ferdon
Original Date of Construction: 1892-1893
LPC hearing date: July 16, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to remove a knee wall and install a small exterior fence at areaway.
Read LW! Testimony (will be posted when available)
Learn more about 319 West 104th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
76 West 85th Street
Building address and name: 76 West 85th Street (The Sudeley)
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: John G. Prague
Original Date of Construction: 1894-1895
LPC hearing date: July 9, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to install a residential bracket sign.
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Learn more about 76 West 85th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
128 West 70th Street
Building address and name: 128 West 70th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Charles H. Lindsley
Original Date of Construction: 1881-1883
LPC hearing date: July 9, 2019, NO ACTION
LPC Application: Application is for a rooftop addition, extension of 5th floor to the rear facade, and the combination of two windows on the 4th floor
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Learn more about 128 West 70th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
915 West End Avenue
Building address and name: 915 West End Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside Drive– West End Historic District Extension II
Original Architect: Rosario Candela
Original Date of Construction: 1922
LPC hearing date:June 18, 2019 July 9, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to install a canopy.
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Learn more about 915 West End Avenue from our BUILDING DATABASE.
West 79th Street Rotunda Complex and Bridge
Building address and name: West 79th Street Rotunda Complex and Bridge
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside Park and Riverside Drive Scenic Landmark
Original Architect: Frederic Law Olmsted
History: This English Romantic style park and parkway designed by Frederick Law Olmsted had significant alterations and enlargements in 1937 by Gilmore Clarke and Clifton Lloyd.
Original Date of Construction: 1873-1902
LPC Application: Application is to alter the landscape and paving for barrier-free access, and install infill, railings, ventilation shafts and light fixtures.
LPC hearing date: June 25, 2019; APPROVED
View Presentation Materials.
334 West 84th Street
Building address and name: 334 West 84th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I
Original Architect: Joseph H. Taft
Original Date of Construction: 1888-89
LPC Application: Application is to construct a bulkhead and pergola, extend a chimney flue, and install an HVAC unit.
LPC hearing date: April 9, 2019; WITHDRAWN; June 25, 2019 APPROVED
See our Building Database entry for 334 West 84th Street for more information on this landmarked building.
View Presentation Materials.
LW! Testimony will be posted when complete.
Learn more about 334 West 84th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE
313 Columbus Avenue
Building address and name: 313 Columbus Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Frederick T. Camp
Original Date of Construction: 1889-90
LPC hearing date: May 14, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to construct a barrier-free access ramp and platform.
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Learn more about 313 Columbus Avenue from our BUILDING DATABASE.
200 West 83rd Street
Building address and name: 200 West 83rd Street (aka 468 Amsterdam Avenue)
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Thom & Wilson
Original Date of Construction: 1880-81
LPC hearing date: May 14, 2019, APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS
LPC Application: Application is to modify an existing one story addition, install new entrance infill, signage, and doors.
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Learn more about 200 West 83rd Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
400 West End Avenue
Building address and name: 400 West End Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I
Original Architect: Margon & Holder
Original Date of Construction: 1930-31
LPC hearing date: May 14, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to replace windows.
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Learn more about 400 West End Avenue from our BUILDING DATABASE.
329 Columbus Avenue
Building address and name: 329 Columbus Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Lamb & Rich
Original Date of Construction: 1895-98
LPC hearing date: May 14, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to replace storefront infill and install signage
View Presentation Materials Save & Exit
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Learn more about 329 Columbus Avenue from our BUILDING DATABASE.
150 West 82nd Street
Building address and name: 150 West 82nd Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: George F. Pelham
Original Date of Construction: 1926
LPC hearing date: April 16, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to enlarge the existing rooftop addition and install mechanical equipment at the roof.
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150 West 79th Street
Building address and name: 150 West 79th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Schwartz & Gross
Original Date of Construction: 1919-1920
LPC hearing date: April 9, 2019; LAID OVER to April 30, 2019; Approved with Modifications
LPC Application: Application is to establish a master plan governing the future installation of windows.
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Learn more about 150 West 79th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
159 West 72nd Street
Building address and name: 159 West 72nd Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Abraham Sperling
Original Date of Construction: 1972-1973
LPC hearing date: April 9, 2019; APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to install signage.
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Learn more about 159 West 72nd Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
327 Central Park West
Building address and name: 327 Central Park West; aka 2 West 93rd Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Nathan Korn
Original Date of Construction: 1928-1929
LPC hearing date: March 12, 2019
LPC Application: Application is to alter masonry openings at the penthouse.
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262 Central Park West
Building address and name: 262 Central Park West
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Sugarman & Berger
Original Date of Construction: 1927-1928
LPC hearing date: March 12, 2019, NO ACTION
LPC Application: Application is to replace windows.
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370 Riverside Drive
Building address and name: 370 Riverside Drive
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Morningside Heights Historic District
Original Architect: Schwartz & Gross
Original Date of Construction: 1922
LPC hearing date: February 19, 2019, APPROVED
LPC Application: Application is to establish a Master Plan governing the future installation of windows.
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Learn more about 370 Riverside Drive from our BUILDING DATABASE.
53-57 West 70th Street
Building address and name: 53-57 West 70th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Charles Buek & Co.
Original Date of Construction: 1890-1891, altered 1959 by Frank S. Lindgren
LPC hearing date: February 12, 2019; Approved with Modifications
LPC Application: Application is to alter the buildings’ base and areaway.
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Learn more about 53-57 West 70th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE: 53, 55 & 57
315 Central Park West
Building address and name: 315 Central Park West
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Schwartz & Gross
Original Date of Construction: 1911-1912
LPC hearing date: February 5, 2019, NO ACTION; April 9, 2019
LPC Application: Application is to modify mechanical bulkheads at the roof;
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241-243 West 75th Street
Building address and name: 241-243 West 75th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End – Collegiate Historic District
Original Architect: William J. Merritt
Original Date of Construction: 1884-85
LPC Application: Application is to construct rear yard additions and rooftop additions, excavate for the construction of below-grade additions, and construct a barrier-free access ramp.
LPC hearing date: January 22, 2019; APPROVED with Modifications
See our Building Database entry for 241–243 West 75th Street for more information on this landmarked building.
Review Presentation Materials
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360 Central Park West
Building address and name: 360 Central Park West
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Rosario Candela
Original Date of Construction: 1928-1929
LPC hearing date: January 15, 2019, APPROVED
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121 West 88th Street
Building address and name: 121 West 88th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 2 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3
Original Architect: Alonzo B. Kight
Original Date of Construction: 1898
LPC hearing date: January 15, 2019, NO ACTION; April 9, 2019
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311 West 100th Street
Building address and name: 311 West 100th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside Drive– West End Historic District Extension II
Original Architect: Janes & Leo
Original Date of Construction: 190-01
LPC Application: Application is to install an areaway fence and alter window openings
LPC hearing date: January 8, 2019; APPROVED with Modifications
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319 West 84th Street
Building address and name: 319 West 84th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I
Original Architect: George F. Pelham
Original Date of Construction: 1893-94
LPC Application: Application is to construct rear yard and rooftop additions
LPC hearing date: October 8, 2019, NO ACTION; November 12, 2019, NO ACTION
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Learn more about 319 West 84th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE
202 - 210 West 83rd Street
Building address and name: 202 – 210 West 83rd Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Thom & Wilson
Original Date of Construction: 1880-81
LPC Application: Application is to install entry doors
LPC hearing date: November 12, 2019, APPROVED
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301 West 96th Street
Building address and name: 301 West 96th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II
Original Architect: Thom & Wilson
Original Date of Construction: 1898-1900
LPC hearing date: May 14, 2019, WITHDRAWN
LPC Application: Application is to install a bracket sign.
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Learn more about 301 West 96th Street from our BUILDING DATABASE.
Belvedere Castle Paths
Building address and name: Belvedere Castle Paths
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Central Park Scenic Landmark
Original Architect: Jacob Wrey Mould & Julian Munchkwitz
Original Date of Construction: 1867
LPC Application: Application is to construct a pathway and walls for barrier-free access.
LPC hearing date: May 2, 2017
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