Funding Historic Restorations in Queens
The Queens Historic Properties Fund offers grants and project management assistance to owners of historic residential, non-profit, religious, and commercial buildings in Queens. The Queens Historic Properties Fund is a partnership between the New York Landmarks Conservancy and the Queens Historical Society. The Conservancy manages the operations of the Fund.
The Queens Historic Properties Fund was established in 1987 as part of the settlement agreement from a City lawsuit over a private developer’s demolition of the historic Tisdale house in Queens. The agreement called for the developer to capitalize a revolving loan fund for the restoration and maintenance needs of historic buildings in Queens. It was transitioned into a grant program in 2025 to better serve the needs of the Queens community.
Grant Guidelines
- Grants generally apply to exterior work, structural repairs, or architectural services up to $10,000.
- Grants are only available to owners or long-term lessee(s) of individually designated landmarks, buildings listed or eligible for listing in the State or National Register of Historic Places, or buildings considered contributing to a local or State/National historic district. The building must also be in the borough of Queens.
Grant Application
Conservancy staff will review the proposed project and possibly conduct a site visit. If the staff determines the project is eligible for funding, they will work with you to develop a formal grant application. Applications are reviewed, and grants are authorized by a Grant Review Panel.
For more information, contact Charlotte Crum at 212-995-5260.
