Community Landmark & Preservation Initiative

CB12M x Historic District Council

Which sites in the neighborhood would you like to see preserved decades from now?  The Historic Districts Council (HDC) is working with Manhattan Community Board 12 to identify buildings worthy of preservation in Washington Heights and Inwood (155th Street to 220th Street between the Harlem and Hudson Rivers.) 

Each monthly submission is entered into a raffle for a giftcard!

Who is the Historic District Council? 

HDC is the citywide advocate for all of New York City’s historically, culturally, and architecturally significant neighborhoods. We work directly with people who care about our city’s historic neighborhoods and represent a constituency of more than 500 local community organizations across all five boroughs.

Why are we leading this work? 

Washington Heights and Inwood are underrepresented when it comes to New York City landmarks and historic districts, and we believe both neighborhoods deserve their fair share.

How will this information be used? 

HDC and CB12M will use this information to create a list of preservation advocacy priorities in Washington Heights and Inwood that we can bring to the attention of local elected officials and the Landmarks Preservation Commission for designation as Individual Landmarks (single buildings), Historic Districts (groups of buildings), Interior Landmarks (publicly accessible interiors), or Scenic Landmarks (Parks, Parkways, or other green spaces).

What information should be submitted? 

We are particularly interested in understanding the significance of the places you suggest. Please focus on, and provide details to support, the historical, cultural and/or architectural significance of the site you are suggesting, as it relates to your neighborhood or to the city.

Where to submit? 

Complete the english survey

Completa la encuesta en español