HDC works with a constituency of over 500 neighborhood-based organizations to create an educated, active community of preservationists engaged in protecting and enhancing New York City’s irreplaceable built and cultural heritage. Working through our Neighborhood Partners program, HDC engages in community building and development, offers educational programs and delivers technical resources, strategic assistance and direct [...]

Since 1971, HDC has been a vital force helping to protect historic neighborhoods and buildings throughout the five boroughs. HDC analyzes proposals affecting historic neighborhoods and takes action to ensure they are preserved and enhanced. We have been involved in the creation of almost every one of the more than 100 officially designated historic districts [...]

HDC proposes and nurtures potential historic districts and individual landmarks. We review each proposal brought to the Landmarks Preservation Commission and comment when appropriate at public proceedings. Follow our weekly posts at HDC@LPC to learn how HDC promotes good design in historic neighborhoods.   View the testimony on this proposed rooftop addition, and many others [...]