The “hardship application” would have cleared the way for the 133-year-old church to be replaced by luxury condominiums.
Read moreThe “hardship application” would have cleared the way for the 133-year-old church to be replaced by luxury condominiums.
Read moreThe LPC is taking its time for good reason; whereas its mission is usually to preserve historic buildings, this time it must decide whether to allow one to be torn down.
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Read moreIt brings NYC today into sharp focus, asking, Who really is an artist? Who gets to make theater? And what is art itself?
Read moreThe Upper West Side church was abruptly added Tuesday to the Landmark Preservation Commission's meeting agenda for January 9.
Read moreThere were two important takeaways from an October 31 Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting.
Read moreIt is going forward -- quietly and despite fierce opposition from Community Board 7 and the neighborhood.
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Read moreThe Presbyterians say the church is too broken to be worth fixing...preservationists want to buy and restore it.
Read moreWho is responsible for the deterioration of this historic structure, which for 22 years has been surrounded by a sidewalk shed?
Read moreActor Mark (The Hulk) Ruffalo and comedian Amy Schumer, both spoke in favor of preserving and repurposing the landmark church.
Read moreThe price of repairs is at the heart of the argument that landmark status should be removed, allowing demolition of the church.
Read moreThings have been heating up lately, what with the safe haven, the dock house, the deliverista hub, and crosstown bike lanes on the agenda.
Read moreBut will the congregation of West-Park Presbyterian Church entertain their offer?
Read moreThe stakes have gone up in the battle over whether to preserve West-Park Presbyterian Church.
Read moreThis may be your last chance to weigh in on the future of the church...
Read moreSarah Carroll, chair of the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission, didn't keep attendees at Tuesday's public hearing about the fate of West Park Presbyterian Church in suspense...
Read moreLots of important notices and news, including links for Tuesday's Landmarks Preservation Commission hearing.
Read moreThe community board's vote is advisory only, but it carries significant weight, as it reflects the sentiments of the public.
Read moreThere is an important Community Board (CB) 7 meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. You can register to attend here.
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