While 2018 wasn’t quite the banner year for historic preservation like 2017—NYC got three rare, new interior landmarks last year—several beloved structures finally got the recognition (and protection) they deserve. Those include the Riegelmann Boardwalk along the Coney Island waterfront, and 550 Madison Avenue, Philip Johnson’s 37-story Postmdodern icon. — Curbed NY
Curbed New York has put together a handy map of all historically significant buildings that received landmark protection this year, including a number of structures in the outer boroughs as well as the iconic 550 Madison Avenue (formerly the AT&T Building), which just returned to the spotlight with Snøhetta's latest renovation plans.
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It's a shame that the NYC landmarking process creates windows of opportunity for building owners to demolish significant pieces of the buildings while the landmark designation is pending. Examples of this are the loss of the lobby interior at 550 Madison and the loss of major ceiling elements, parts of the open kitchen, and the back bar at the Ambassador Grill.
Union Carbide should be a landmark and Mayor DeBlasio's administration demolished instead.
Monuments to fascism are always landmarked.
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