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AGENCY TESTIMONY

Landmarks Preservation Commission Executive Director Testifies on Brooklyn Edison Building Designation

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4 min

Lisa Kersavage, Executive Director of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, provides testimony on the proposed landmark designation of the Brooklyn Edison Building. She describes the building's architectural features, historical significance, and recent changes, as well as the public support for its designation.

  • The Brooklyn Edison Building, built between 1922-1926, is a Renaissance revival style office building in Downtown Brooklyn.
  • The building has undergone changes, including adaptation to urban renewal in the 1950s and the addition of new storefronts in 2009.
  • The LPC recognizes the building's historical and architectural significance while acknowledging the need for flexibility in commercial spaces.