advocacy

The Historic Districts Council is New York's only citywide grassroots advocate for historic buildings and neighborhoods. Since 1971 we have been committed to preserving New York's rich architectural and historical heritage, working with communities to landmark and protect significant neighborhoods and buildings, as well as helping already-designated historic communities to understand and uphold the Landmarks Law.

HDC regularly testifies before public bodies on planning and zoning, land use, landmark designation, new construction, demolition and proposed alterations that affect historic neighborhoods. HDC serves as the voice for these neighborhoods, few of which have either staff or volunteers to follow the deliberations and decisions of public agencies.