A New Map, Funded By The New York Community Trust Lets You Search Every NYC Landmark
Today the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) launched an enhanced version of its popular interactive landmarks map. If you’ve ever wondered whether the protected building you’re standing in front sports Richardsonian Romanesque or Queen Anne details, now you can get your answer on the spot.
The LPC’s map first debuted in March 2016 with the city’s 1,400 individual landmarks. Now, Discover NYC Landmarks also features 141 historic districts (containing almost 34,000 historic buildings). Users can access detailed information, including PDFs of each item’s designation report.
“The launch of the enhanced web map will not only allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of our city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage, but it also brings greater transparency, efficiency, and public access to the agency,” said LPC Chair Meenakshi Srinivasan, in a prepared statement. “This information is invaluable to all stakeholders, including homeowners who want to know more about their buildings, community groups, preservation advocates, historians, academics, and anyone who walks through New York City’s neighborhoods and marvels at our buildings.”
The map is accessible on desktops, tablets, and phones, and its updated search feature allows users to filter listings by architect, style, building type, and era. The GIS-based project was designed through the LPC’s Historic Building Data Project and funded by The New York Community Trust...