he New York Landmarks Conservancy is dedicated to
preserving, enhancing, revitalizing, and reusing
architecturally significant buildings in New York City and
State. Since 1973, the Conservancy has
advocated
for preservation in Washington, Albany, and at City Hall. In
addition, it is the only preservation organization in New
York City – and one of the few in the country – with the
financial and technical resources to actually make
preservation happen.
Over 30 years, its programs
have provided more than $24 million in grants and
low-interest loans, accompanied by countless hours of
hands-on
technical consulting, to owners of
historic homes, businesses, schools,
houses of worship, theaters, cultural institutions,
affordable housing units, and community centers. This
work revitalizes
neighborhoods
and preserves the character of our City for future
generations.
The Conservancy makes
valuable information available to the public through the
Preservation Hotline,
lectures,
books,
and the technical journal
Common Bond. Its exclusive
tours
offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the City's great
historic places. It recognizes leaders and outstanding
restorations with the
Chairman's Award and
Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, and it creates new
ambassadors for preservation through its signature
Living Landmarks gala.
The Landmarks Conservancy has
not achieved success alone. It partners with other
preservation organizations,
public agencies, the
real estate community, construction and design
professionals, and a long list of faithful
corporate,
foundation, and individual supporters.