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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
10 hours ago

Preservationists seek historic district' designation for Elmwood businesses and their parking lots

The Elmwood neighborhood's commercial strip could be declared a historic district if city officials approve a proposal backed by local preservationists and hundreds of residents. But to critics, the drive looks more like an attempt to thwart plans to build housing in the wealthy and exclusive neighborhood than a genuine effort to honor history.
East Bay real estate
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

NYC Housing Calendar, May 12-19

Multiple NYC housing and land use events and hearings are scheduled, including LPC and City Planning Commission votes, tenant rights programming, and an expedited review for a Bronx development proposal.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Just say NoHo': Manhattan community board rejects projects at three sites in landmark district | amNewYork

Manhattan Community Board 2 voted to oppose three proposed NoHo developments, citing excessive height and erosion of the landmark district's historic character.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 months ago

Why Was Jeffrey Epstein So Obsessed with the Frick Collection? | Artnet News

Jeffrey Epstein intensely fixated on the Frick Collection, opposed its expansion, and claimed insider knowledge including a supposed "secret" basement bowling alley.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Brooklyn News: Iconic Heights House Seeks Rooftop Addition

Historic and architecturally notable Brooklyn-area homes and a Sullivan County Shingle Style property are currently on the market with varied prices and renovation proposals.
fromBrownstoner
6 months ago

Iconic Brooklyn Mid Century Modern House Seeks Addition

At least one local objects to a rooftop addition proposed for an iconic Brooklyn Heights mid century modern townhouse on Willow Place. An application to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to build a terrace and rooftop addition on top of 48 Willow Place was on the agenda to be discussed at the Tuesday, November 5 meeting of Community Board 2. An LPC hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25.
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fromBrownstoner
1 year ago

Landmarks Commission Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Celebration

Mayor Robert Wagner's signing of the landmarks law on April 19, 1965, marked the beginning of protecting New York City's architectural and cultural heritage.
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