Aug 31, 2020 | Gene A. Norman, Historic District, Individual Landmark, Landmarks Preservation Commission, LPC
Preservation legend Gene A. Norman passed away last night at home following an illness, said his wife Juanita. Gene served the city well as LPC Commissioner and actions taken during his tenure have protected scores of landmarks city-wide, from the beloved Solomon R....
Mar 20, 2020 | #votersagainstsupertalls, 50 West 66th Street, C of A, Landmarks Preservation Commission
On a given day, LANDMARK WEST! is on the front line, leaning on City Agencies to follow the written laws — intentions of the zoning resolution, public trust doctrine, landmarks law, etc. Today, for the first time in LW’s 35-year history, we find ourselves...
Feb 29, 2020 | 361 Central Park West, Advocacy, Children's Museum of Manhattan, Individual Landmark, Landmarks at Risk, Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM), the latest stewards of the 117-year old individual landmark at 361 Central Park West propose significant changes to roof, windows, and entrances. View the ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION and the SPECIAL WINDOWS CONDITIONS...
Dec 7, 2019 | 361 Central Park West, Advocacy, C of A, Carrere and Hastings, Central Park West, Children's Museum of Manhattan, Landmarks Preservation Commission
The former First Church of Christ, Scientist is again in the news. We excitedly noted that the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) had purchased the Carrere and Hastings individual landmark from a developer. Now see the proposed changes they will...
Jun 18, 2019 | Advocacy, Individual Landmark, Landmarks Preservation Commission, When the Process Works
The LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION designated 137 West 71st Street as an Individual Landmark Today! Already a landmark within the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, this former row house, originally built in 1890, now has increased protections...
Jun 3, 2019 | Advocacy, Individual Landmark, Landmarks Preservation Commission
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION will hear 137 West 71st Street for Individual Landmark Designation. Tuesday, June 4th from 10:50-11:10 am LANDMARK WEST! is COMING OUT in SUPPORT of this DESIGNATION. READ LW! TESTIMONY Join us to testify, and be witness to...
