The Preservation Diaries

New York City’s Landmarks: Is it Really Just a House of Cards? Friday, June 11, 2010 The Preservation Diaries By Susan Kathryn Hefti Special to The Clyde Fitch Report [email protected] In Stéphane Brizé’s new film, Mademoiselle Chambon, a rugged-looking builder, whose weathered face reads like a tourist map through the life of a man supporting […]

The Preservation Diaries

New York City’s Landmarks: Is it Really Just a House of Cards? Friday, June 11, 2010 The Preservation Diaries By Susan Kathryn Hefti Special to The Clyde Fitch Report [email protected] In Stéphane Brizé’s new film, Mademoiselle Chambon, a rugged-looking builder, whose weathered face reads like a tourist map through the life of a man supporting […]

June 15, 2010

LPC Docket Number: 104900 Brooklyn, Block: 8502, Lot: 20 1940 East 36th Street – Hendrick I. Lott House, Individual Landmark A Dutch Colonial style wood-frame house built in 1800, incorporating a structure built in 1720. Application is to install fencing, alter circulation paths, construct outbuildings and a barrier-free access ramp. HDC Testimony HDC is thrilled […]

Historic Coney Walking Tour This Sunday!

  There has been such interest in our walking tour of Coney Island’s historic buildings, that we’ve decided to keep doing them.  So if you missed the first one, you get another chance… The next one will be this Sunday. The guided tour will cover all the historic buildings along Surf Avenue, as well as […]

Last Chance to Save Coney Island's Historic Buildings?

Last Chance to Save Coney Island’s Historic Buildings?       Grashorn Rendering by Save Coney Island It has been a roller coaster ride of a week in the fight to save Coney Island’s historic buildings. Last Weekend – Save Coney Island organized a walking tour focused on Coney Island’s endangered history that drew some […]

Last Chance to Save Coney Island's Historic Buildings?

Last Chance to Save Coney Island’s Historic Buildings?       Grashorn Rendering by Save Coney Island It has been a roller coaster ride of a week in the fight to save Coney Island’s historic buildings. Last Weekend – Save Coney Island organized a walking tour focused on Coney Island’s endangered history that drew some […]

Tin Pan Alley Art Show BY INVITATION ONLY

Earlier, we posted a notice of an Art Show by residents of the historic Tin Pan Alley buildings on West 28th Street in error – admittance to the show is by invitation only. The show is opening on Thursday, June 10 – if you are interested in attending, please call Glen Hansen, the curator at […]

June 1, 2010

LPC Docket Number: 105027 Manhattan, Block: 181, Lot: 16 179 Franklin Street – TriBeCa West Historic District A late 19th-Century Commercial style store and loft building designed by Havilah H. Smith & Son and Hugo Kafka and built in 1888. Application is to legalize the installation of storefront infill without LPC permits. HDC Testimony HDC […]

June 1, 2010

LPC Docket Number: 105027 Manhattan, Block: 181, Lot: 16 179 Franklin Street – TriBeCa West Historic District A late 19th-Century Commercial style store and loft building designed by Havilah H. Smith & Son and Hugo Kafka and built in 1888. Application is to legalize the installation of storefront infill without LPC permits. HDC Testimony HDC […]