Why obtain historic district designation for Stuyvesant East?
Designation as a historic district is the only way to protect the buildings and the street-scape that make Stuyvesant East distinctive. Without it, there is nothing to prevent developers or owners from tearing down or drastically altering existing buildings. Zoning law regulates building height and usage, but not exterior appearance or fidelity to the surrounding architectural context. Only historic district designation offers that protection.
