City explores historic district in CU neighborhood

Once an area is designated an historic district, most external changes to buildings—and any renovations or demolitions—have to be approved by the LPC.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Nov 10 03:02 am ET

From women’s home to landmarked hostel

A hostel on 103rd Street and Amsterdam may host visitors from around the globe today, but over a century ago, it was home to a very different crowd.

This was the topic of discussion at a talk Thursday night led by Pam Tice, former executive director of Hostelling International New York, who presented the 103rd Street hostel’s transition from its humble beginnings as a home for aged women to a widely used hostel for youth today.

By Jackie Carrero | Oct 29 03:24 am ET

Demolition strains Columbia’s relationship with local politician

Assembly member Daniel O'Donnell said in a letter: “Columbia’s continuing to ignore this neighborhood’s pleas would irrevocably damage my working relationship with the university."

By Sarah Darville and Kim Kirschenbaum | Apr 16 03:46 am ET

Urban Outfitters plans for 99th, leaves Metro Theater deal

In Jan. 2009, Urban Outfitters announced it had leased space in the building that was once the Metro Theater. After the deal fell through, Urban secured a new home across the street.

By Patrick Yuan | Apr 2 02:31 am ET

Local preservationists seek landmark status for West End Avenue

The gargoyles and bay windows of buildings on West End Avenue may soon have a new kind of legal protection.

By Marc Kilstein | Mar 2 03:44 am ET

Activists, politicians oppose Columbia demolition

In November, the University obtained a permit to demolish three brownstones. On Thursday, preservationists discussed ways to halt the process.

By Nicholas Bloom | Feb 5 04:11 am ET

Preservationists fight for historic P.S. 186

The controversial abandoned public school, P.S. 186 on 145th Street, is now the site of a complex Community Board 9 debate on preservation.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Jan 22 04:18 am ET