First historic district in Inwood preserves 15 buildings. On December 11, 2018, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate the Park Terrace West – West 217th Street Historic District. The historic district covers 15 houses along Park Terrace West and West 217th Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan. For CityLand’s prior coverage of this historic district, click here.
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Local Residents Voice Support for Proposed Park Terrace West Historic District
Community voiced support of preservation of suburban character after neighborhood rezoning earlier this year. On November 20, 2018, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation of the Park Terrace West-West 217th Street Historic District in the Inwood section of Manhattan. The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the proposed historic district on September 25, 2018. For CityLand’s prior coverage of the Park Terrace West designation process, click here… <Read More>