The current plans to amend Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act would be devastating for both New York City and the country as a whole unless they are stopped. However, there may be some confusion about how these amendments impact New York City, which has uniquely robust preservation laws. New York City interacts […]
In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) as a tool to safeguard the country’s heritage in the face of rapid development and urban renewal projects. With the demolition of Pennsylvania Station 1963 and the strong backlash that followed, the federal government understood that the public was invested in preserving […]
The 2026 New York Charter Review Commission has released five final ballot proposals to change the City Charter. These include streamlined permits and contracts, financial relief for small businesses, acceleration of housing and street safety improvements, and a fiscal reserve for the city. HDC has analyzed the proposals to see how the proposed changes would […]
HDC works with our Community Partners to create Requests for Evaluations to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for both individual landmarks and historic districts. An RFE is 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 […]
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 […]
Lisa Kersavage (Center) at the Addisleigh Park Historic District Marker Unveiling On May 6th, HDC testified in favor of Lisa Kersavage’s nomination as the Chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). HDC has regularly worked with Kersavage in her previous role as the Executive Director of LPC. Prior to her time at LPC, Kersavage […]
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 […]
