Tag: Historic Districts Council

  • NYC’s Landmarks Preservation Commission

    NYC’s Landmarks Preservation Commission

    The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) regulates what can and cannot be built/altered in historic districts across the city. The Historic Districts Council (HDC) reviews every public proposal to the city’s landmarks and historic districts and provides testimony on whether or not HDC believes the architectural changes should be changed or supported. An empty lot, formerly…

  • Testing Sites

    Testing Sites

    Harlem River Houses Because Harlem River Houses has been designated a historic site, the Historic Districts Council has weighed in on a renovation plan for the grounds of this NYCHA property. What does the HDC do? Well…The Historic Districts Council (HDC) reviews every public proposal affecting New York City’s landmarks and historic districts and provides…