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Tag Archives: LPC
HDC reacts to the South Street Seaport Plan
Under General Growth’s new plan for the South Street Seaport, the 1907 Tin Building would be dismantled and moved from its historic location, the birthplace of the Fulton Fish Market to the far edge of the pier behind it. The 1939 … Continue reading
New Councilman from Queens Meets with LPC
Back in May, Councilmember (then-candidate) Como answered our questions for our League of Preservation Voters for District 30 and participated in our forum. It’s early days yet, but any meeting between a Councilmember and a city agency which is characterized … Continue reading
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Tagged City Council, LPC, Maspeth, Queens, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood
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Landmark Grants to Bronx Neighborhood Help Restore Historic Buildings
This is a great program that doesn’t get nearly enough credit. There are pretty stringent income restrictions for private individuals but non-profits are also eligible. Landmarks Preservation Commission helps Mott Haven restore history BY DORIAN BLOCK Monday, August 4th 2008, … Continue reading
HDC Testimony on 799 Carroll Street
Located within the Park Slope Historic District: This 20th-century alteration by a well-known architect deserves the same protection the Commission regularly gives to similar historic alterations. There is no documentation (at least none provided) regarding the building’s appearance before the … Continue reading
HDC Testimony on 837 Washington Street
Located within the Gansevoort Market Historic District: Although small, this building has a history that distinctly reflects its time and place in the history of the Gansevoort Market. As described in the designation report, the “largely intact” building was built … Continue reading
HDC Testimony on the Former Scribner Building
An individual landmark and integral part of the Ladies’ Mile Historic District at 155 Fifth Avenue: HDC is very happy to see the former Scribner Building moving closer to its historic appearance and we applaud the applicant on the steps … Continue reading
HDC Testimony on Proposed Changes to the Former Young Men’s Institute Building of the YMCA
New storefront infill and signage was proposed for the individual landmark at 222 Bowery: HDC would like to compliment the applicant on a very thorough, clear presentation. We were particularly grateful for the material samples and the very detailed historic … Continue reading
HDC Testimony on the Reformed Dutch Church of Greenpoint
An 1870 Romanesque Revival style church designed by William B. Ditmars at 143-149 Kent Street. Application was for a residential conversion: HDC approves of much of the fine work proposed to allow for the adaptive reuse of these historic structures. … Continue reading
HDC’s Follow-Up on the St. Vincent’s Hospital Proposal
July 15, 2008 HDC would like to thank the Commission for continuing the Public Hearing and allowing for further public testimony on this very important, precedent setting matter. In its presentation on June 3rd, St. Vincent’s clearly stated their charitable … Continue reading
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Tagged Greenwich Village, HDC, Institutional Expansion, Lingering Pain, LPC
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Purchase Building Being Destroyed…and for what?
Brownstoner has photos of the Purchase Building being demolished http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2008/07/checking_in_on_11.php and frankly, it’s sickening. HDC fought for this building for years, but in the end the building was doomed by the LPC, making a blatantly political decision which was frankly … Continue reading