Preserving the City We Love
We're on the frontlines, protecting the unique landmarks and neighborhoods that make up the heart and soul of New York.
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Our work enriches the quality of life for all New Yorkers.
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Giving preservation a powerful voice and fighting for sensible development.
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Saving landmarked buildings, revitalizing communities, and supporting local jobs.
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Can New York Build Its Way Out of the Housing Dilemma?
You may have seen the New York Times editorial on May 24. It once again promotes the idea that we...
Conservancy Pledges 21 Grants to 18 Historic Houses of Worship
May 27, 2026 In April, the Sacred Sites Committee voted to pledge 21 grants to 18 historic houses of worship...
Peg Breen – Thank You! 32 Years of Preservation
Dear Friends, I will be stepping down as President of The New York Landmarks Conservancy at the end of this...
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Ukrainian Institute of America – Upper East Side
Completed in 1899 for banker and investor Isaac D. Fletcher, this exquisite mansion is a standout work of architect C.P.H....
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture – Harlem
In Harlem, the former West 135th Street Branch Library—built in 1904 by McKim, Mead & White—evolved from a Carnegie-funded public...
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Gracie Mansion – Yorkville, Manhattan
Gracie Mansion has been the official residence of New York City’s mayors since 1942, but it has had a long...
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