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TizonaBlu t1_jddtkya wrote

Reply to comment by BillionTonsHyperbole in Historic Flatiron Building sells for $190 million at auction by Orener

The thing is, it’s landmarked, thus it’s impossible to do significant development.

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BillionTonsHyperbole t1_jde1dix wrote

There aren't many interior landmarks registered with the LPC, and this building is not one of them. Exterior landmarks are required to preserve the facade and appearance; you can still do significant upgrades and modifications to the interior.

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TizonaBlu t1_jde1ll9 wrote

I literally said none of what you said.

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BillionTonsHyperbole t1_jde1zps wrote

> it’s impossible to do significant development.

Changing the building's interior layout, utilities, demising walls, or changing the use represents significant development. You can do these things with LPC designation. You'd apply for a Certificate of No Effect, if I recall from the few times I did this as a project manager in the city.

Edit: The original poster changed their tune and claimed it couldn't be developed into a tower. They'd still be wrong though; see Hearst Tower as an example.

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TizonaBlu t1_jde29un wrote

Again, I said nothing of what you said. Im aware of what LPC does I’m currently dealing with them for my building. I’m talking about “significant development” meaning turning it into a tower. Not sure why you’re still confused.

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