Community Board 8 says YES to protecting Lexington Avenue’s priceless and endangered architecture!
On Wednesday evening, Community Board 8 voted in overwhelming support of our proposal to expand the Upper East Side Historic District to include buildings along Lexington Avenue and the neighboring sidestreets between East 61st and 75th Streets. Wearing bright orange “Save Lexington Avenue” stickers, our supporters packed into the auditorium and spoke artfully and passionately about the urgency to save the architecture and livability of this threatened neighborhood. Thank you to all of our attendees for an outstanding display of support. It is because of you that the community board heard loud and clear what the neighborhood wants and needs.
What’s next? With widespread support from our elected officials, city and state preservation organizations and the impressive outpouring of support from residents, business owners and preservationists across the city, the Landmarks Preservation Commission must now act quickly and designate this much needed expansion. If the LPC and the Mayor have not heard from you, be sure to write a letter (sample letter here), sign our petition and spread the word!
