Dear Neighbor/Supporter of the effort to landmark 236 and 238 President Street in Carroll Gardens: We appreciate the show of strong support you have demonstrated to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), which resulted in the LPC decision to set a public hearing to decide the case. All supporters are invited and welcome to attend the hearing and to offer verbal testimony in support of landmarking. The hearing will take place as follows: Date & time: Tuesday, June 26 at 9:30 am (please arrive by 9:15 am ) Address: New York City Hall - LPC Hearing Room, 1 Centre Street, 9th Floor, NYC ( map ) In the event you can't attend, we hope you will submit a written testimonial in support of landmarking these historic buildings. Testimonials must be submitted directly to LPC here: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/lpc/a bout/submit-public-hearing-mee ting-comments.page You can use the following draft to send, or to edit and send, to LPC: To the Landmarks Pres
This March, 236 President Street will be sold to a developer who plans to demolish the building and replace it with a six-story luxury condominium that will rise over 70 feet, taller than any other building on the block. Your help is needed to save this important piece of history by supporting this effort to give 236 and 238 President Street historic landmark status. Here's what you can do: Show your support to landmark 236 and 238 President Street Sign petition Reach out to your local representatives Send email Read about 236 and 238 President Street's history Learn more Read post from 'Pardon me for asking' with additional historical context Learn more