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Almost one-third of Manhattan is landmarked
Critics have accused the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) of contributing to a large part of Manhattan’s high-cost real estate problem.
Paying for landmark repairs
If you’re the owner of a landmarked building in New York City, you’re likely well-aware of what a pain the landmark status can be for your wallet.
When you need not just the DOB, but other agencies
Aside from minor building upkeep, essentially all construction work requires a permit from the Department of Buildings.
The three types of permits issued by the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The city agency charged with protecting historically, culturally, and architecturally buildings in the City is the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Here are the permits they issue.
Can the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) force me to do work on my landmarked building?
The answer is both yes and no. So, what does that mean for your building?
Proposed changes to the demolition process in Manhattan
The printed word is dying. Newspapers are becoming a dying relic, and bookstores everywhere are shuttering their doors. The demolition process is changing, too.
