This is a designation report for the Empire Building Individual Landmark. This report describes the landmark's significance,
and states whether the Landmarks Preservation Commission designates it as a landmark.
Approximately 100 historic, cast-iron lampposts are known to survive in New York. Now often standing in forgotten urban spaces or oddly quaint in their juxtaposition
to modern buildings, these lampposts reflected the variety and exuberance of the city's architecture. Sixty-two lampposts and four wall bracket lamps are included in this
designation. The remainder are already protected within designated historic districts or are on designated landmark sites.
On the basis of a careful consideration of the history, the architecture, and other features of this building, the Landmark's Preservation Commission finds that the 56-58 Pine Street
Building has a special character and a special historical and aesthetic interest and value as part of the development, heritage, and cultural characteristics of New York City.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation as a landmark of the former Long Island Headquarters of the New York Telephone Company building, located at 97 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn. It was built in 1929 - 1930 and emphasizes the growth and advancement of the company.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation as a landmark of the Jonathan W. Allen Stable, located at 148 East 40th Street, Manhattan. It was built in 1871 and serves as a reminder of the period in history when horses were an important part of daily life.
The report for the landmark designation of the (Former) New York and New Jersey Telephone Company Building, located on 81 Willoughby Street (aka 119-127 Lawrence Street), Brooklyn, by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as the designation of Borough of Brooklyn Tax Map Block 148, Lot 46 as its Landmark Site.
The report for the landmark designation of the exterior of the Avenue H Station House, located on 802 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as the designation of Borough of Brooklyn Tax Map Block 6699, Lot 119-431 in part, consisting of the land on which the building is situated, as its Landmark Site.
The report for the landmark designation of 127 MacDougal Street House, located on 127 MacDougal Street, Manhattan, by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as the designation of Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Block 543, Lot 59, as its Landmark Site.
The report for the landmark designation of 129 MacDougal Street House, located on 129 MacDougal Street, Manhattan, by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as the designation of Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Block 543, Lot 58, as its Landmark Site.