LPC

LPC to Review New Mural Addition at 107 Spring Street in Soho

A recent proposal submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) aims to bring a fresh touch to the historic facade of 107 Spring Street, located between Mercer and Greene Streets in Soho’s Cast Iron District. The proposal, compiled by JPD Preservation Consulting and Overall Murals, seeks to allocate space for a painted wall sign, blending historical charm with modern artistry.

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The Frick Collection’s Expansion Continues to Take Shape at 1 East 70th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Work is progressing on the renovation and expansion of The Frick Collection, an 88-year-old art museum at 1 East 70th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Annabelle Selldorf of Selldorf Architects with Beyer Blinder Belle as the architect of record, the $160 million project involves the construction of a seven-story extension that will increase the historic institution’s footprint by 18,000 square feet to 197,000 square feet, as well as the renovation of the existing structure that will improve its infrastructure and accessibility. Sciame Construction is the general contractor for the undertaking, which broke ground in May 2021 after gaining approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The Frick Collection is bound by East 71st Street to the north, East 70th Street to the south, and Fifth Avenue and Central Park to the west.

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The English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Brooklyn

Three New York City Sites Nominated for the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that two properties and an entire neighborhood in New York City have been nominated for inclusion in State and National Registers of Historic Places. The nominees are the English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, the Temple Israel of the City of New York on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and a bid to recognize the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District, also in Brooklyn.

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Rendering of the Morningside Park cafe kiosk

Pedestrian Pathway Reconstruction Project Continues at Morningside Park in South Harlem

An ongoing construction project at Morningside Park in South Harlem aims to improve the infrastructure and pedestrian experience at one of the area’s most historic parks. Located between 110th and 123rd Streets, the park comprises around 30 acres of public space including open greens, lush landscaping, softball fields, playgrounds, a runners’ track, a pond, and open paved plazas for community events.

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Rendering of 2840 Atlantic Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn

Empire State Dairy Expansion Kicks Off at 2840 Atlantic Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn

Work has begun on the expansion and redevelopment of the historic Empire State Dairy Company Building at 2840 Atlantic Avenue in East New York. Designed by Dattner Architects and developed by The Moinian Group and Bushburg, the project involves the partial gutting of the existing low-rise building to support a 14-story tower with 320 residential units, 12,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and a new charter school. The entire property will comprise 370,000 square feet.

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