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Overview of the Landmarks Preservation Commission's powers and composition

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Council Member Keith Powers provides a detailed overview of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), including its powers, duties, and composition.

The LPC has the power to designate landmarks, interior landmarks, scenic landmarks, and historic districts
It regulates construction, reconstruction, alterations, and demolitions of landmarks
The LPC consists of 11 members with specific professional requirements and borough representation
Members serve three-year terms and are appointed by the mayor

Keith Powers

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Pursuant to section three twenty of the charter, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, also known as the LPC, has the power to designate landmarks, interior landmarks, scenic landmarks, and historic districts.

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LPC has the duty after a public hearing to designate a landmark site for each landmark to be designated.

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The LPC has also the power to regulate construction, reconstruction, alterations, and demolitions of landmarks and to approve them deny requests for certificates of appropriateness and certificates of no effect.

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The LPC consists of 11 members.

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Membership must include at least three architects, one historian qualified in the field, one city planner or landscape architect, and one realtor.

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One and must include at least one resident from each of the five boroughs.

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Members serve for terms of three years and serve until the appointment of a successor.

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The mayor also designates one of the LPC members to serve as chair of the LPC and designates another member to serve as the vice chair of the LPC.

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The members of the LPC, with the exception of the chair, serve without compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the course of performing their duties.

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I extend my welcome to the candidates who have joined us today.

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You're welcome to join us here at the dais.

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