HDC, in partnership with our colleagues at the New York Landmarks Conservancy, Landmark West! and FRIENDS of the Upper East Side, recently sent a letter to the LPC Chair Lisa Kersavage asking for clarification around the process for Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) of landmarked buildings, a process which was streamlined during City of Yes. Pursuant […]
HDC has concluded its annual National Register Support for Communities of Color Fellowship in the Stuyvesant Heights Extended Historical District. The Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program offers a state income tax credit equal to 20% of Qualified Rehabilitation Expenses (QREs) associated with repair, maintenance, and upgrades to historic homes. The homeowner program offers a […]
As part of this year’s Six to Celebrate program, HDC is undertaking a citywide initiative exploring the potential for historic hotels in New York City that could be adaptively reused as housing. Across the five boroughs, many historic hotels—whether vacant, underused, or operating in transitional capacities—represent significant opportunities to address housing needs while preserving important […]
What is an A Request for Evaluation (RFE)? A formal request to the Landmarks Preservation Commission with information on a specific building, neighborhood, interior or scenic area that could potentially merit consideration as landmarks, historic districts, interior landmarks or scenic landmarks. LPC reviews each request to decide if a site “may” merit designation as a […]
Earlier this month, the New York City Planning Commission (CPC) held a public hearing on proposed rules and regulations to implement the Affordable Housing Fast Track Program, the parameters of which were voted on during last November’s elections. These rules will shape how neighborhoods are evaluated for housing production—and determine where major projects may move […]
HDC, in partnership with the Red Hook Business Alliance (RHBA), has undertaken an investigation into the impact of the new Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) on historic properties in Red Hook. Currently, there are only two locally designated landmarks in Red Hook, but there are many other residences and commercial buildings that could be eligible for landmark designation or listing on the […]
The Historic Districts Council (HDC), New York’s citywide advocate for historic buildings and neighborhoods, is pleased to announce its Six to Celebrate, an annual listing of historic New York City neighborhoods that merit preservation attention. Six to Celebrate is New York’s only citywide list of preservation priorities. Bronx Art Deco, The Bronx HDC will […]
The LPC recently calendared three new buildings for consideration as individual landmarks. LPC’s Research Department presented two buildings in Manhattan and one building in Brooklyn with architecturally and culturally important histories related to major changes in the city during the turn of the century. The calendared items are Public School 15 Annex in Brooklyn, Church […]
HDC was so proud to be at the marker unveiling for the Addisleigh Park Historic District! We stood alongside the LPC, state and city officials, Addisleigh Park Civic Organization (APCO), the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation (NYLPF), and community members for this historic day. Built in the 1920s-1930s as a suburban enclave replete with […]
HDC is thrilled to have kicked off the second year of our National Register Support for Historic Communities of Color Fellowship! This fellowship, made possible by a generous grant from the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, allows us to hire two fellows, Eileen Michaud and Dana DeBari, who will document the Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District for listing on the National Register of Historic […]
