When Can You Alter a Landmark Building (and When Can't You)?
Briefly

The Landmarks Preservation Commission often seeks to balance preservation with modern needs, allowing some flexibility in the materials used for replacements on landmark properties.
Caroline G. Harris advises reaching out to the Landmarks Preservation Commission; they are receptive to working with applicants to find cost-effective solutions while preserving historic character.
Approval for window replacements on landmark facades can be sought through commission staff for identical materials or by presenting alternative materials in a public hearing.
Landmark regulations can sometimes accommodate energy-efficient alternatives to historic materials, thereby enabling homeowners to enhance their properties without compromising historical integrity.
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