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    LPC Celebrates New Historic District Markers for Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District in Harlem

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  Historic Districts  •  Harlem, Manhattan

    The new historic district marker at Dorrance Brooks Square Park. Image Credit: NYC LPC.

    On February 23, 2022, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation (NYLPF), and the Dorrance Brooks Property Owners and Residents Association celebrated last year’s designation of the Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District with new historic district markers.

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    Date: 02/24/2022
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    Construction Begins on New Manhattan Pet Adoption Center

    Department of Design and Construction  •  Construction  •  East Harlem, Manhattan

    Rendering of what the new pet adoption center will look like once completed. Image Credit: NYC DDC/Studio Joseph

    The Department of Design and Construction is completely renovating an old garage in East Harlem into a new facility for the specific use of providing animals to adopt for the city. On June 4, 2021, the Department of Design and Construction and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced the beginning of construction on a new Pet Adoption Center located at 328 East 109th Street in East Harlem. The Center will work with adoptable dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and other animals. (more…)

    Tags : animal adoption, animal shelter, new construction
    Date: 06/22/2021
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    Landmarks Calendars Proposed Historic District in Harlem

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  Calendaring  •  Harlem, Manhattan

    Rowhouses within the proposed historic district. Image Credit: NYC LPC

    The proposed district is in two sections and prominently features many rowhouses. On February 2, 2021, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District in Harlem for future designation. The greater proposed historic district represents the area’s significant connection to the Harlem Renaissance and advancements in politics, education, healthcare, literature and culture. (more…)

    Tags : landmarks calendaring, proposed historic district
    Date: 03/01/2021
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    Landmarks Votes to Calendar Harlem Branch of New York Public Library for Designation

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  Calendaring  •  Harlem, Manhattan

    The Harlem Branch of the New York Public Library. Image Credit: LPC

    The library that would become the Harlem Branch was originally established in 1825. On February 2, 2021, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the Harlem Branch of the New York Public Library for future designation. The Harlem Branch is located at 9 West 124th Street across from Marcus Garvey Park in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. (more…)

    Date: 02/08/2021
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    [UPDATE]: Council Approves Harlem Church Redevelopment with Modifications

    City Council  •  Rezoning  •  Harlem, Manhattan

    Rendering of Proposed La Hermosa Building/Image Credit: Department of City Planning/CPC

    Council makes modifications to include only MIH Option One and a partnership with JOENYC to fund repairs and renovations for existing affordable units in La Hermosa’s district. On December 19, 2019, the City Council voted to approve a land use application that will facilitate the construction of a new 30-story mixed-use residential and community facility building. The new building will replace the existing three-story La Hermosa Church building at 5 West 110th Street in Harlem, Manhattan. The Council voted on the application with modifications made at the December 3 Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee vote.

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    Tags : 5 West 110th Street, Council Member Antonio Reynoso, Council Member Bill Perkins, Council Member Francisco Moya, Council Member Inez Barron, Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., FXCollaborative, Harlem, Herrick Feinstein, JOENYC, La Hermosa Church
    Date: 12/12/2019
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