Reforming the Landmarking Process

Village Preservation advocates for changes and improvements to the landmarking system to better protect historic resources and allow New Yorkers to more fully participate in the process. Village Preservation has advocated for reforms that would make demolition or compromise of historic buildings prior to landmark designation less likely, and allow easier access by the public to information about landmarks applications and hearings. Village Preservation also successfully led the charge against proposals by the Landmarks Preservation Commission to reduce the public’s participation in the landmarks public review and approval process.

Updates

  • February 27, 2024

    Landmarks Preservation Commission Proposes Rules for Outdoor Dining Structures in Landmarked Areas

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  • February 16, 2024

    City Fails to Protect Public Safety, Landmarks at 14-18 Gay Street/16-20 Christopher Streets

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  • February 9, 2024

    Landmarks Preservation Commission Makes Another Disturbing Decision to Legalize Destruction at 105-107 Bank Street

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  • January 19, 2024

    Responding to the Rising Tide of Dangerous and Unpermitted Work in Our Neighborhoods

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  • January 8, 2024

    Landmarks Hardship Application for West Park Presbyterian Church Withdrawn

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  • December 6, 2023

    Another Neighborhood Building Damaged and Vacated Due to Construction Next Door: DEMAND ACTION FROM THE CITY

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  • August 9, 2023

    Updates on Safety and Stability at Landmarked Sites: 10-14 Fifth Avenue and 50-52 Second Avenue/40-42 East 3rd Street

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  • April 10, 2023

    City Finally Releases Plan to Prevent Destruction of Landmarks, with Many Specifics Lacking

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  • February 21, 2023

    Another Landmarked Building in Greenwich Village Endangered Due to City-Approved Work at 10 Fifth Avenue

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  • December 16, 2022

    Preservationists and Elected Officials Slam City Agencies and Administration for Allowing Demolition of Landmarks at City Hall Press Conference

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  • December 14, 2022

    Join Us for Press Conference December 15 at 2 PM on the Steps of City Hall To Protest the Growing Rash of Demolitions of Landmarked Buildings Across NYC

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  • November 30, 2022

    Continuing to Fight for 14 Gay Street and Adjoining Endangered Buildings

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  • November 17, 2022

    Hundreds Join Protest at 14 Gay Street, Demand Reforms from City

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  • November 11, 2022

    This Monday, Nov. 14: Join Our Press Conference and Protest over Demolition of 200-Year-Old Landmark at 14 Gay Street

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  • May 31, 2022

    City Budget Negotiations Reach Final Phase; Help Fund Historic Preservation

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  • May 6, 2022

    Victory! Proposed Landmarks Budget Cuts Restored, but More Help Needed

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  • March 28, 2022

    City Council Considers Mayor’s Proposal to Slash Landmarks Preservation Commission Budget

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  • February 23, 2022

    Mayor Proposes to Slash Staff and Budget for Landmarks Preservation Commission

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  • January 18, 2022

    Now Even More Ways to Track and Respond to Proposed Changes to Local Landmarked Properties

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  • December 17, 2018

    Revised Changes to Rules Governing Landmarking Process Passed – A Victory for Preservation

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  • September 28, 2018

    New Landmarks Chair has Extensive Preservation Background; GVSHP Urges Her to Extend Landmark Protections in Endangered ‘Tech Hub’ Area; Rally Tomorrow at Noon to Save our Neighborhood

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  • August 13, 2018

    Good News: Landmarks to Hold Public Hearing on Revised Rules

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  • May 30, 2018

    City Retreats on Plan to Cut Public Out of the Process, Rolls Back Landmarks Rules Change Plan

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  • May 24, 2018

    Public Meeting on Proposed Rules Changes That Would Cut the Public Out of the Process

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  • May 23, 2018

    Landmarks Chair Will Step Down June 1; Make Sure Her Replacement is a True Preservationist

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  • April 17, 2018

    Coalition of Preservation Organizations Fight to Keep the Public in the Landmarks Process

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  • March 29, 2018

    Overflow Crowd Opposes City Plan to Cut Public Out of Landmarks Review Process; Comment Deadline Extended

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  • March 6, 2018

    URGENT PRESERVATION ALERT: City Proposes to Cut Landmarks Public Review Process

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  • April 14, 2017

    Victory! LPC Reverses Itself; Will Extend Public Comment Period

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  • April 11, 2017

    Fighting to Maintain Opportunity for Public Comments on Landmarks Applications

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  • April 4, 2017

    Re: New Policy Regarding Submission of Public Comments for Commission Public Hearings and Meetings

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