Houses on West 217th Street from the proposed historic district. Image Credit: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

First historic district in Inwood preserves 15 buildings. On December 11, 2018, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate the Park Terrace West – West 217^th Street Historic District. The historic district covers 15 houses along Park Terrace West and West 217^th Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan. For CityLand’s prior coverage of this historic district, click here. (read more…)

Houses on West 217th Street from the proposed historic district. Image Credit: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

Community voiced support of preservation of suburban character after neighborhood rezoning earlier this year. On November 20, 2018, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation of the Park Terrace West-West 217^th Street Historic District in the Inwood section of Manhattan. The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the proposed historic district on September 25, 2018. For CityLand’s prior coverage of the Park Terrace West designation process, click here. (read more…)