All collection and retention activities are related to core agency functions. These functions include personnel, administration, hiring, procurement, designation and regulation of properties, and enforcement. There is also a federally-funded grant program for low income and nonprofit owners.
The Renaissance Revival-style Hotel Cecil was home to Minton’s Playhouse, the legendary nightclub where the pivotal style “bebop” emerged and flourished in the 1940s, redefining jazz and American music.
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.
The report for the landmark designation of the Hecla Iron Works Building, located on 100-118 North 11th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as the designation of Borough of Brooklyn Tax Map Block 2296, Lot 14, in part, as its Landmark Site.
The report for the landmark designation of the Hamilton-Holly House, located at 4 St. Mark's Place, Manhattan, by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as the designation of Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Block 643, Lot 11, as its Landmark Site.
This designation report of the Greenwich Village Historic District contains an essay written by Olivia Klose. The essay contains the history and description of the buildings located in the District.
On April 29, 1969, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate Greenwich Village Historic District. The entire report is in two volumes. This is Volume II.
On April 29, 1969, the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated Greenwich Village Historic District. The entire report is in two volumes. This is volume I
Gowanus Canal Flushing Tunnel Pumping Station and Gate House was built in the early 20th century to house the mechanical systems needed to flush the Gowanus Canal , it represents one of the most important infrastructure projects in Brooklyn.
Designation report for Gay Activists Alliance founded in December 1969 "to secure basic human rights, dignity, and freedom for all gay people." 99 Wooster Street served as the organization's headquarters from 1971 to 1974.
On May 5, 2011, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate as a Landmark the Free Public Baths of the City of New York, East 54th Street Bath and Gymnasium, 342-348 East 54th Street, Borough of Manhattan.
Designation report for First Hungarian Reformed Church of New York City built in 1915-16. It served as an important community and political center in the "Little Hungary" neighborhood of Yorkville. The design by prominent architect Emery Roth combines Secessionist and Craftsman details.
Designed by notable New York architects Herts & Tallant and built in 1908 prior to the adoption of the standardized Model Fire House Plan, the Engine Company 88/ Ladder Company 38 Firehouse is a rare example of the firm’s work in civic architecture and the only known example of Prairie School- in NY
This architecturally significant Italian Renaissance Revival-style building, designed by Frank J. Helmle in 1913, served as the Bronx Central Office of the FDNY’s Fire Alarm Telegraph Bureau beginning in 1923 and continues to play an active role in fire communication in the Bronx.
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the February 2024 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the February 2023 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the February 2022 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the February 2021 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the February 2020 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The report for the landmark designation of the F. J. Berlenbach House located on 174 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as the designation of Borough of Brooklyn Tax Map Block 3053, Lot 13 as its Landmark Site.
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.
On October 9, 2012, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate the East Village/Lower East Side Historic District as a city landmark. It is located in the borough of Manhattan and consists of approximately 325 buildings.
Framing East 25th Street between Clarendon Road and Avenue D in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood, the East 25th Street Historic District is a remarkably cohesive and intact group of row houses built by a single developer, the Henry Meyer Building Company, in the Renaissance Revival style.
The Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District is associated with notable African American figures of the Harlem Renaissance. It features a striking collection of residential and religious structures designed by prominent New York City architects and that form cohesive streetscapes.
This is a designation report for the Plaza Hotel Interior Landmark. The Plaza Hotel is one of the world's greatest hotels since it opened in 1907, and the report describes
its interior in detail to determine whether or not it is a landmark.
On October 24, 2000 the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation as a Landmark of the Downtown Athletic Club
Building and the proposed designation of the related Landmark Site. This report describes the building in detail and explains its significance to determine whether or not
to designate it as a landmark.
On April 21, 1998, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation of the 508 Canal Street House as a Landmark and
the proposed designation of the related Landmark Site. This report describes the building and its significance in order to determine whether or not it is a landmark
On April 21, 998, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation of the 506 Canal Street House as a Landmark and the
proposed designation of the related Landmark Site. This report describes the building and its significance to determine whether or not it is a landmark.
On July 14, 1998, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation as a Landmark of the 23rd Police Precinct Station
House, and the proposed designation of the related Landmark Site. This report describes the landmark and its significance and determines whether or not it is a landmark.
On July 13, 1999, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation as a Landmark of the 140 West 57th Street Studio Building
and the proposed designation of the related Landmark Site. This report describes the landmark and its significance and determined whether or not it is a landmark.