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.
Upcoming Hearings
600 West End Avenue
Building address and name: 600 West End Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside-West End Historic District
Original Architect: Schwartz and Gross
Original Date of Construction: 1910-11
LPC Application: Application is to install wall condensing units.
LPC hearing date: June 19, 2018
See our Building Database entry for 600 West End Avenue for more information on this landmarked building.
Read LW! Testimony
341 West 87th Street
Building address and name: 341 West 87th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside-West End Historic District
TOriginal Architect: Alexander M. Welch
Original Date of Construction: 1895-96
LPC Application: Application is to replace windows.
LPC hearing date: June 19, 2018
See our Building Database entry for 341 West 87th Street for more information on this landmarked building.
Review Presentation Materials
Read LW! Testimony
47 West 94th Street
Building address and name: 47 West 94th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Henry Palmer
Original Date of Construction: 1890-91
LPC Application: Application is to construct a set-back rooftop addition, extend an existing chimney, expand the existing rear yard extension, excavate to increase height of the existing cellar level, restore façade masonry, and replace windows.
LPC hearing date: June 19, 2018 (held over from May 29, 2018)
See our Building Database entry for 47 West 94th Street for more information on this landmarked building (as well a historic photo of the building).
Read LW! Testimony
381 West End Avenue
Building address and name: 381 West End Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End — Collegiate Historic District
Original Architect: Frederick B. White
Original Date of Construction: 1885-86
LPC Application: Application is to restore the façade, modify windows, and construct a rooftop addition.
LPC hearing date: June 19, 2018
See our Building Database entry for 381 West End Avenue for more information on this landmarked building.
Read LW! Testimony
325 West 93rd Street
Building address and name: 325 West 93rd Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside-West End Historic District
Original Architect: George F. Pelham
Original Date of Construction: 1906
LPC Application: Application is to install a canopy, handrail, and window bars at the first floor.
LPC hearing date: TBD–held over from May 29, 2018
See our Building Database entry for 325 West 93rd Street for more information on this landmarked building.
Presentation Materials will be posted when provided.
LW! Testimony will be posted when complete.
163 West 76th Street
Building address and name: 163 West 76th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Henry F. Cook and Clarence True
Original Date of Construction: 1892-93
LPC Application: Application is to construct a rooftop and rear-yard addition.
LPC hearing date: TDB
See our Building Database entry for 163 West 76th Street for more information on this landmarked building.
Presentation Materials will be posted when provided.
LW! Testimony will be posted when complete.
On Hold, Recently Covered at Staff Level or Withdrawn
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
Read LW! Testimony
16 West 76th Street
Building address and name: 16 West 76th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Cleverdon & Putzel
Original Date of Construction: 1899-1900
LPC hearing date: November 1, 2016 TBD
Presentation Materials Will be posted when available
221 West 79th Street
Building address and name: 221 West 79th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Clarence True; Two-Story Extension by S. Walter Katz
Original Date of Construction: 1895-96; modified in 1953
LPC hearing date: October 11, 2016 TBD
Existing Condition: Photo
Read LW! Testimony
38 West 76th Street
Building address and name: 38 West 76th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Gilbert A. Schellenger
Original Date of Construction: 1891
LPC hearing date: September 13, 2016; No Action
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32 West 75th Street
Building address and name: 32 West 75th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: George H. Budlong
Original Date of Construction: 1889-90
LPC Appliation: Construct rooftop and rear yard additions and alter the facade
LPC hearing date: June 21st, 2016
Read LW! Testimony
252 West 71st Street
Building address and name: 252 West 71st Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End Collegiate Historic District Extension
Original Architect: Thom & Wilson
Original Date of Construction: 1892
LPC Application: Construct rooftop and rear yard additions and alter fenestration
LPC hearing date: June 21, 2016
Read LW! Testimony
473 West End Avenue
Building address and name: 473 West End Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside West End Historic District Extension I
Original Architect: Gaetan Ajello
Original Date of Construction: 1923-24
LPC Application: Install a rooftop bulkhead with canopy
LPC hearing date: May 3, 2016
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326 West 77th Street
Building address and name: 326 West 77th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End Collegiate Historic District
Original Architect: Charles T. Mott
Original Date of Construction: 1891-92
LPC Application: Install a stoop, alter the areaway, construct rooftop and rear additions, and excavate the rear yard
LPC hearing date: April 5, 2016, APPROVED
Read LW! Testimony
322 Central Park West
Building address and name: 322 Central Park West
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: George and Edward Blum
Original Date of Construction: 1926
LPC Application: Install planting beds in the areaway
LPC hearing date: April 5, 2016, APPROVED
Read LW! Testimony
Past C of A Items ~ 2018
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104 West 76th Street
Building address and name: 104 West 76th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: C. Abbott French & Co.
Original Date of Construction: 1888-89
LPC Application: Application is to construct a rooftop addition and enlarge two rear-facing windows.
LPC hearing date: June 12, 2018 (postponed on May 29, 2018 to make way for the Commission’s discussion of the proposed rules changes) APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS
See our Building Database entry for 104 West 76th Street for more information on this landmarked building.
Read LW! Testimony
2012 Broadway
Building address and name: 2012 Broadway (aka 140 West 69th Street, aka 2016-2018 Broadway, aka the Spencer Arms)
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Mulliken and Moeller
Original Date of Construction: 1904-05
LPC Application: Application is for the construction of a new storefront, the installation of a mechanical system, and the installation of signage.
LPC hearing date: March 13, 2018, NO ACTION.
Returning as a public meeting item (no testimony permitted): May 15, 2018, APPROVED.
See our Building Database entry for 140 West 69th Street for more information on this landmarked building.
Read Past Presentation Materials
Read REVISED Presentation Materials
Read LW! Testimony
210 Columbus Avenue
Building address and name: 210 Columbus Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Israels & Harder
Original Date of Construction: 1903-04
LPC Application: Application is to install a barrier-free access ramp.
LPC hearing date: April 10, 2018, APPROVED
See our Building Database entry for 210 Columbus Avenue (also known as 104 West 70th Street) for more information on this landmarked building, as well as historic photographs of the facade!
Read LW! Testimony
250 West 71st Street
Building address and name: 250 West 71st Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End – Collegiate Historic District Extension
Original Architect: Thom and Wilson
Original Date of Construction: 1892
LPC Application: Application is to alter the front and rear facades, construct a rooftop addition, and extend flues at the roof.
LPC hearing date: April 10, 2018, APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS
See our Building Database entry for 250 West 71st Street for more information on this landmarked building.
Read LW! Testimony
110-118 Riverside Drive
Building address and name: 110-118 Riverside Drive
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End Historic District Extension I
Original Architect: Gronenberg and Leuchtag
Original Date of Construction: 1928-29
LPC Application: Application is to establish a master plan governing the future replacement of windows.
LPC hearing date: April 10, 2018, APPROVED
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17 West 67th Street
Building address and name: 17 West 67th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Gronenberg and Leuchtag
Original Date of Construction: 1930-31
LPC Application: Application is to replace windows.
LPC hearing date: March 27, 2018, APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS
See our Building Database entry for 17 West 67th Street for more information on this landmarked building, as well as a historic photograph of the facade!
Read LW! Testimony
119 West 87th Street
Building address and name: 119 West 87th Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Increase M. Grenell
Original Date of Construction: 1884
LPC Application: Application is to enlarge an existing rear yard addition.
LPC hearing date: March 6, 2018 March 13, 2018, APPROVED
See our Building Database entry for 119 West 87th Street for more information, and for a historic photograph of the facade!
Read LW! Testimony
51 West 81st Street
Building address and name: 51 West 81st Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Frederick C. Browne
Original Date of Construction: 1903-1905
LPC Application: Application is to establish a master plan governing the future installation of windows.
LPC hearing date: APPROVED February 20th, 2018 (Laid over on December 13, 2016, laid over on October 24, 2017, laid over on November 14, 2017.)
See our Building Database entry for 51 West 81st Street for more information.
UPDATED Presentation Materials (Also available: Presentation Materials from December 2016)
UPDATED LW! Testimony (Also available: December 2016 LW! Testimony)
505 West End Avenue
Building address and name: 505 West End Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End Historic District Extension I
Original Architect: Gaetan Ajello
Original Date of Construction: 1920-21
LPC Application: Application is to replace windows.
LPC hearing date: February 13th, 2018, APPROVED
Read LW! Testimony
You can learn more about 505 West End Avenue in our Building Database
Joan of Arc Monument and Surrounding Landscape
Building address and name: Joan of Arc Monument and Surrounding Landscape, West 95th Street to West 91st Street
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside Park and Riverside Drive – Scenic Landmark
Original Architect: John V. Van Pelt and Carl Pilat
Description: A monument, plaza, and landscaping designed by John V. Van Pelt and Carl Pilat, within an English Romantic-style park built in 1873-1875 and designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, with modifications and additions built in 1934-37 and designed by Clifton Lloyd and Gilmore Clarke.
LPC Application: Application is to construct new pathways and replace paving.
LPC Public Meeting: February 6th, 2018, APPROVED
Note: As this item was presented at a meeting and not a hearing, LANDMARK WEST! was not able to submit testimony. However, we will be testifying at the subsequent Public Design Commission hearing, the date of which will be posted when announced.
Read Presentation Materials here.
11 Riverside Drive
Building address and name: 11 Riverside Drive
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End-Collegiate Historic District
Original Architect: Sylvan Bien
Original Date of Construction: 1949-50
LPC Application: Application is to establish a master plan governing the future installation of windows and air conditioning units.
LPC hearing date: January 16th, 2018, APPROVED
See Presentation Materials here
Read LW! Testimony
You can learn more about 11 Riverside Drive (aka 285 West End Avenue) in our Building Database
72 West 88th Street
Building address and name: 72 West 88th Street (569-579 Columbus Avenue)
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
Original Architect: Francis A. Minuth
Original Date of Construction: 1891-92
LPC Application: Application is to install storefront infill.
LPC hearing date: January 16th, 2018, APPROVED
Read LW! Testimony
You can learn more about 72 West 88th Street in our Building Database
930 West End Avenue
Building address and name: 930 West End Avenue
Building’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside- West End Historic District Extension II
Original Architect: Henry Anderson
Original Date of Construction: 1898
LPC Application: Application is to install a barrier-free access ramp.
LPC hearing date: January 16th, 2018, APPROVED
You can learn more about 930 West End Avenue in our Building Database
Read LW! Testimony
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Does the thought of shaping changes in our neighborhood interest you? LW’s C of A Committee members are key players in shaping the Upper West Side’s future. We welcome architects, designers, historians, attorneys, real estate professionals and anyone interested in volunteering skills and expertise in the pursuit of stewardship of our neighborhood. The Committee typically meets monthly to review all applications for changes to landmark sites within Community District 7 scheduled to be heard at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Art Commission and other public forums. Email Sean Khorsandi seankhorsandi@landmarkwest.org, or call (212) 496-8110 for further details.
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