LPC Newsletter

September 2014

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

New! LPC Designation Report Search Engine

LPC and DEP Partner to Protect NYC Landmarks

Making the Artifacts of New York City�s Past Accessible

Good News In The Building Code!

Find a Landmark

GREETINGS FROM THE CHAIR

I am honored to serve the City of New York as Chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and I welcome the opportunity to lead the City’s efforts to protect our most treasured architectural, cultural and historical buildings and sites. I’m very happy to launch the first issue of News from LPC, and hope that this will be an important resource for New Yorkers to stay informed of the latest agency news.

As the summer draws to a close, it’s a great time to briefly take stock of what we’ve accomplished in the past couple of months. We’ve been very busy implementing a number of technology upgrades that will give New Yorkers access to a wealth of valuable information, from our partnership with the Museum of the City of New York to create a database of NYC’s archaeological artifacts, to the new “Find Your Landmark” module on the homepage of our site.

I am particularly thrilled that LPC Designation Reports dating back to the very first designation in 1965 are now entirely available on the Commission's website. These reports contain information on many of the places that make our city special, and they are now easily accessible to all New Yorkers.

I look forward to updating you regularly as we designate and regulate more buildings in all five boroughs, and embark on initiatives that will continue to improve LPC’s service to the public.

I welcome your feedback as we work toward our common goal of protecting New York City’s past, and enriching its future.

NEW! LPC DESIGNATION REPORT SEARCH ENGINE

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has launched a searchable database of more than 1,500 Designation Reports on the LPC website. The reports detail the historical, architectural, and cultural significance of every individual landmark or historic district approved by the Landmarks Commissioners since 1965. Simply type in a keyword to find detailed information on Landmark buildings and sites across all five boroughs.

Try it here

FIND A LANDMARK

This week LPC launches a new web feature that allows users to perform a geographic search of any property in the five boroughs. Type in an address and reach a map that shows the landmark status of that building, and all nearby landmarks and historic districts! Go to the LPC homepage to view!

LPC AND DEP PARTNER TO PROTECT NYC LANDMARKS

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection to identify Landmark buildings that could be in a potential state of neglect. By analyzing DEP data on buildings that have had their water shut off for extended periods of time, the LPC Enforcement Department aims to protect Landmark buildings by detecting potential cases of demolition by neglect before they occur.

MAKING THE ARTIFACTS OF NEW YORK CITY'S PAST ACCESSIBLE

LPC and the Museum of the City of New York have partnered on a project to document New York City�s archaeological collections. Together we have developed a plan to create a database and website that will showcase archaeological material excavated from sites across all five boroughs.

GOOD NEWS IN THE BUILDING CODE

Beginning October 1, 2014, an amendment to the Building Code will allow for the restoration and replacement of historic details on Landmark buildings to extend to their original depth. Currently, architectural details such as cornices, eaves, bases, sills, and applied ornament sculptures (among other features) can project no more than 10 inches beyond the property line. As of this fall, the restoration of missing architectural details on designated Landmarks will be permitted to project to their original depth as long as they are 10 feet above the sidewalk.

Owners or tenants must apply for a permit from LPC before doing any work affecting the exterior of Individual Landmarks and buildings in Historic Districts.

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