How does a neighborhood become an historic district?
The process of designating an historic district starts when the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) begins to consider an area worthy of special protection. However, rarely does the designation of a neighborhood happen without substantial community involvement. HDC recommends that before following the steps below, the majority of the community and its elected representatives be involved in and supportive of the effort early in the process by organizing a community group to promote landmark designation. • When the public, a community member, or a group wishes an area or property to be considered for designation, a Request for Evaluation (RFE)must be submitted to the LPC.This request is a single-page form that asks for information about the property or area. The RFE can be downloaded off of the LPC Web site (http://www.nyc.gov/html/ lpc) or requested by phone (212-669-7817) or by mail (One Centre Street, New York, NY 10007). • The LPC reviews the RFE, makes site visits, does further
