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New York City Landmarks Commission I Landmarking Process http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/html/designation/fag2text.htm1

Frequently Asked Questions: What does Landmark Designation Mean?

My building has been designated a New York City landmark. What does this mean? When it designated your building a landmark, the Landmarks Preservation Commission officially recognized that your building has special historical, cultural, or aesthetic value and that your building is an important part of New York City's historical and architectural heritage. To help protect the city's landmarks from inappropriate changes or destruction, the Commission must approve in advance any alteration, reconstruction, demolition, or new construction affecting the designated building.

What is a historic district? A historic district is an area of the city that has been designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission because it has a special character or a special historical or aesthetic interest which causes it to have a distinct "sense of place." Each historic district represents at least one period or style of architecture typical of one or more eras in the city's history. Historic districts may contain a variety of building types and styles from several different eras.

How can I find out if my building is designated? If you do not know whether your building is an individual landmark or located within the boundaries of a historic district, you may contact the Commission's Public Information Officer at (212) 669-7817. You may also wish to consult the Guide to New York City Landmarks, published in 1998, which is available at bookstores throughout New York City or through the city store.

How large are historic districts? Historic districts range in size from small groups of historic buildings to areas containing hundreds of properties. Hardenbergh/Rhinelander Historic District is the smallest containing 7 buildings. Greenwich Village is the largest containing 2,035 buildings.

My building is located in a historic district. Do I need the Commission's approval to make changes? Yes. Every designated structure, whether it is an individual landmark or a building in a historic district, is protected under the Landmarks Law and subject to the same review procedures. If you want to perform minor work or make alterations to your building (with the exception of the ordinary repairs and interior alterations mentioned below), you must obtain the Commission's approval before you begin the work.

Are there any types of work that do not require the Commission's approval? Ordinary exterior repairs and maintenance, such as replacing broken window glass or removing small amounts of painted graffiti, do not require the Commission's approval. A Landmarks Commission permit for interior work is required in the following cases:

when-the work requires a permit from the Buildings Department or,

when work on the interior affects the exterior or,

when the interior has been designated by the Landmarks Commission as an interior landmark

The Commission's Preservation Department staff can tell you whether a permit is needed

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