First Department ruled that preservation group failed to show its members were affected differently than general public. The City’s Landmarks law provides the public with the ability to nominate properties for landmark designation by submitting a Request for Evaluation form. After receiving a request, the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Request for Evaluation Committee, which includes the Landmarks Chair, screens the nomination in order to determine whether additional consideration is appropriate.

A nomination requiring further consideration is sent to each Landmarks Commissioner, along with a photograph of the property, a statement of significance, and the Committee’s recommendation. After considering the Commissioners’ comments, the Chair then, at his or her discretion, decides whether to recommend that the full Commission calendar a public hearing to formally consider the nomination. (more…)