New York Landmarks Conservancy

New York Landmarks Conservancy was established in 1973 to protect the diverse landmarks and communities at the heart of New York City's history. Since its founding, the Conservancy has been on the frontlines of preserving historic buildings, advocating for preservation-friendly development, and revitalizing local communities. A nationally regarded expert in architectural preservation, the New York Landmarks Conservancy has provided thousands of owners of historic residential, religious, public, and commercial buildings with objective evaluations and practical suggestions for preservation and restoration. It also conducts research reports, maintenance plans, and feasibility plans to assist owners of historic buildings. Further, the Conservancy operates five fund programs that disseminate loans and grants to facilitate preservation activities: the New York City Historic Properties Fund, Sacred Sites, Emergency Preservation Grants, City Ventures Fund, and the Queens Historic Properties Fund. In the decades since its establishment, the Conservancy has distributed nearly $53 million in such loans and grants, accompanied by countless hours of hands-on technical consulting.