Information About Landmarks

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A landmark is a special building, property or object with historical or artistic value. The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) designates these landmarks.

They have special character, special historical value, special aesthetic interest of value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of New York City, New York State or the nation.

The LPC must approve any changes to a landmark. This includes:

This approval makes sure changes do not harm the landmark's important features.

Types of landmarks

Landmarks can be many things, such as:

Landmark criteria: a property or object can become a landmark if it is at least 30 years old.

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Landmarks Preservation Commission
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)
253 Broadway, 11th Floor
New York
NY
10007
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