Landmark Designation Criteria
NYC's Landmarks Preservation Commission designates individual landmarks, interior landmarks, scenic landmarks, and historic districts using eligibility criteria such as age (at least 30 years) and special historical, cultural, or aesthetic value. LPC materials specify additional criteria for interior landmarks (public accessibility) and for historic districts (coherent streetscape and "sense of place").
- Where it applies
- New York City
- When it comes up
- Due diligence; design constraints; approvals for alterations
- Property types
- Primarily NYC built environment; redevelopment and additions on designated or adjacent sites
In practice
Landmark status often converts "as-of-right design" into "regulated design," raising the value of early LPC consultation in scheduling and scope planning.
Related terms
Individual LandmarkHistoric DistrictScenic LandmarkInterior LandmarkLPC Permits
Public Policy and Land Regulation
- Concession
- County Planning Referral (General Municipal Law §239-m)
- Franchise
- Landmark Designation Process
- Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
- Revocable Consent
- Vault
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.