New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission

It's official! LPC moved into our new offices, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome the public into our new Hearing Room at 253 Broadway (2nd Floor). Here's a sneak peak at our new space that was designed with the needs of applicants and the public in mind. The new Public Hearing Room offers a new sound system and video technology for an improved in-person and virtual attendee experience, assistive listening system for enhanced accessibility, a spacious and bright seating space inside the hearing room – plus a comfortable waiting area with closed-feed video of the proceedings inside.  Check out our website for more details about LPC's Public Hearings/Meetings: https://lnkd.in/eB5bpR3R 📸 1: Courtesy of MBB Architects 📸 2-4: Frank Oudeman / courtesy of MBB Architects

LPC welcomes Margaret Herman, Ph.D. as the agency's new Director of Research. Margaret is an architectural historian who began working at LPC as a Landmarks Preservationist in 2017. Since 2019 she has served as Deputy Director of the Research Department, leading geographic and thematic surveys, overseeing special projects, and managing the designation process for numerous landmarks and historic districts. Prior to joining LPC, Margaret was a college professor for three years and held teaching positions at the University of Virginia, College of the Holy Cross, Fordham University, and FIT, where her academic research focused on early 20th century American architectural and urban planning history. Margaret received a Ph.D. in Art History from the CUNY Graduate Center and a B.A. in Architecture from Wellesley College.     LPC’s Director of Research plays a key role at the agency, helping shape historic preservation in New York City by supporting LPC’s mission to protect historic resources citywide. The Director of Research works closely with other senior staff to develop strategic plans for LPC’s landmark designations and citywide surveys and evaluations, oversees the landmark designation process, develops and sets standards for research techniques and documentation, and meets with property owners, elected officials and community groups during outreach to discuss potential landmark designations. 

We’re looking forward to tomorrow’s Lunch & Learn talk hosted by NYC Department of Records & Information Services. LPC’s Director of Archaeology Amanda Sutphin will share highlights from “Buried Beneath the City: An Archaeological History of New York,” which was co-authored by LPC's Archaeology staff and uses artifacts from our NYC Archaeological Repository: The Nan A Rothschild Research Center to illuminate the history of our city & its people. More info here: https://lnkd.in/etGT5wB6

LPC seeks a Principal Administrative Associate/Timekeeper to join our team. The PAA/Timekeeper is a key member of the LPC team, supporting the work of LPC’s Administration Department by performing timekeeping, payroll, and operations tasks. The PAA/Timekeeper serves as agency timekeeper, ensuring employee timesheets are submitted and approved weekly; prepares the agency’s biweekly payroll and analyzes rules, regulations, and policies related to payroll; maintains and monitors LPC’s vehicle operation and agency mail operations; and undertakes special projects related to personnel and operational initiatives as directed by the Director of Financial Management and Director of Human Resources Management and Operations, among other tasks. Applicants for the job must currently hold the civil service title of Civil Service Title: Principal Administrative Associate, Level II. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of City personnel rules and regulations, as well as a strong knowledge of and familiarity with City applications such as Payroll Management System (PMS), City Time, Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS), and City Human Resource Management System (CHRMS). Check out the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/erfFeSmB

Reposting! LPC is seeking a mid-career professional with considerable expertise in architectural history and historic preservation to serve as Director of Research. The Director advises the Chair and Commission on landmark designations, works closely with senior staff to develop strategic plans for the agency’s landmark designations and citywide surveys and evaluations, oversees the landmark designation process, develops and sets standards for research techniques and documentation, meets with property owners, elected officials and community groups to discuss potential landmark designations, and oversees other special projects related to New York City’s historic buildings and neighborhoods.   The ideal candidate has expertise in historic preservation and architectural history, considerable knowledge of New York City’s history and historic built environment, an understanding of design review and historic preservation regulations, experienced manager, and is tech-savvy.   Please feel free to share with your network or with someone you think would be a great fit for the role: https://lnkd.in/eUszs3nV #jobposting #hiring #historicpreservation #architecturalhistory

LPC seeks a Data and GIS Analyst to join our team. The Analyst plays a critical role at LPC in providing spatial data analysis, designing digital maps, maintaining the agency’s publicly accessible geospatial databases, and serving as LPC’s Open Data Coordinator. The Data Analyst is responsible for oversight of all Research Department geospatial and non-geospatial databases and will also work closely with staff from multiple departments on a variety of agency initiatives and special projects, and has the opportunity to participate in and lead initiatives in cross-department and agency-wide projects. The ideal candidate has strong GIS and database experience, strong technical experience with the Esri desktop suite, experience using land use datasets and an interest in New York City architecture and historic preservation. Check out the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/e7gHRRbW

LPC is seeking a Deputy Director of Administration to join our team. The Deputy Director is a key member of LPC’s Administration Department, which is responsible for personnel, facilities management, operations, records management, and financial management. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources Management and Operations and directly supervises the Records Associate and Receptionist/Operations Associate. In this important role, the Deputy Director of Administration processes personnel actions, assists with recruitment and processes civil service transactions, serves as facilities manager, Records Management Officer, and as coordinator/liaison for Citywide Employee Programs, assists with emergency management and serves as key member of the Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) team, manages front desk operations, and undertakes special projects related to personnel and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the City of New York’s personnel rules and regulations, relevant NYC applications, strong organizational skills, and supervisory experience. Check out the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/e78r7zqa

A big thank you to LPC’s talented class of summer interns and our Adolf Placzek Fellow, who’ve spent the past few months learning about the Commission’s work, conducting special research projects on a range of preservation-related topics, helping organize LPC’s photo library, and more. We can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented crew!     We're grateful to NYC Department of Youth & Community Development and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), Design Trust for Public Space, Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York, and the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation for their generous support of these important internships and fellowship as we look to develop the next generation of preservationists. 

LPC is seeking a Director of Research to join the LPC team. The Director of Research is a key member LPC's senior leadership team, managing a team of researchers, preservationists, and historians and advising the Chair and Commission on landmark designations. The Director of Research works closely with senior staff to develop strategic plans for the agency’s landmark designations and citywide surveys and evaluations, oversees the landmark designation process, develops and sets standards for research techniques and documentation, meets with property owners, elected officials and community groups to discuss potential landmark designations, and oversees other special projects related to New York City’s historic buildings and neighborhoods. The Director of Research plays an important role in the advancement of LPC’s Equity Framework, including identifying and prioritizing designations that represent New York City's diversity and ensuring that the agency is telling the stories of all New Yorkers. With wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, this role offers the opportunity to help preserve and protect New York City’s historic resources. Check out the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/ekesGy3c

LPC is seeking an Analyst, Planning and Outreach to join the LPC team. The Planning and Outreach Analyst serves as the agency’s primary liaison between property owners of buildings under consideration for landmark designation and relevant community organizations, researches planning, real estate and other issues related to buildings under consideration for landmark designation, tracks buildings under consideration, and undertakes special projects related to planning and designation initiatives, working closely with LPC’s executive leadership team as well as the agency’s Research and Preservation departments. The Analyst supports LPC’s Equity Framework by helping ensure effective outreach for LPC’s designation work. This role offers the opportunity to help ensure the preservation and protection of New York City’s historic resources. Check out the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/eWSbRQaA