Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can't find the information you need? Please select your area of interest below to see answers to the most frequently asked questions by topic, as well as fact sheets. You will also find a glossary of architectural elements and terms used by LPC. If you don't find an answer, please contact the Commission by calling 212-669-7817, or sending an e-mail to request general information.

• The Designation Process
• Landmark Designation
• Permits and Making Alterations
• Public Hearings and Meetings
• Violations and Enforcement
• The Public Hearing and Community Board Review Process (Fact Sheet)
• Storefronts in Historic Districts (Fact Sheet)
• LPC Glossary