LANDMARK WEST

Landmark West!, a non-profit organization in New York, has been dedicated to preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of the Upper West Side since 1985. As an award-winning institution, Landmark West! boasts a team of four employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Landmark West! is the proud caretaker of nearly 3,500 designated landmarks, spanning from 59th to 110th Streets, encompassing the area between Central Park and Riverside Park. Their mission centers around enhancing community engagement and raising awareness about the unique character of the neighborhood. To achieve this mission, Landmark West! offers a diverse range of community initiatives. These include engaging public programs like walking tours, lectures, workshops, and community gatherings. Additionally, they actively advocate for the protection of important historical sites within the Upper West Side. Landmark West! also provides valuable online resources such as maps, photographs, and public testimony archives. Their "Keeping the Past for the Future" program educates young people about the built environment, fostering a sense of responsibility towards their community. Furthermore, they operate a Certificate of Appropriateness Committee, comprising community members, architects, historians, and preservationists who review applications for permits to work on landmark properties. Finally, their Retail Assistance Program offers support to businesses and property owners, assisting them in maintaining and renovating storefronts that align with the neighborhood's distinctive character. For further information, visit Landmark West!'s website at landmarkwest.org.