Following the efforts of hundreds of Sunset Park residents, the neighborhood’s last freestanding mansion was designated a landmark in March. The house was at one point set to be replaced by a seven-story apartment building. The Renaissance Revival structure was designed by architect Richard Thomas Short and built in 1907 for Dr. Maurice T. Lewis, the president of the Bay Ridge Savings Bank.

Now known as the James New York, the former Hotel Seville was built between 1901-04, and designed by Harry Allan Jacobs. The hotel is a distinct example of Beaux Arts-style architecture in the Nomad area. The hotel building saw the addition of an annex designed by Charles T. Mott between 1906-07. That was also part of the LPC’s designation when this building was declared a landmark in March this year.

Located across from the James New York, this Neo-Renaissance structure was designed for American politician Thomas Addis Emmet in 1912. Emmet maintained his residence on the top floors of this 16-story building, which was designed by Barney & Colt. The lower floors were used as offices and still are to this day. The Emmet building was designated along with Hotel Seville in March.

Built in 1895, the six-story Richard Webber Harlem Packing House building functioned as a slaughterhouse, retail space, and meat market from the turn of the century to about 1928. Designed by the firm Bartholomew & John P. Walther, the structure is notable for its grand arches and the terra cotta cow head reliefs on the central bay of the facade. The well-known butcher Richard Webber operated his business out of this building and later went on to establish one of the largest such businesses in the city. It became a landmark in March, with the LPC calling it a “fine example” of 19th-century architecture.

Built at the turn of the 20th century, this five-story building originally functioned as a school that embraced the social and urban education reform taking place in the city at that time. When it still functioned as a school building, it served 2,000 students across its five floors. In 2015, the limestone and brick building was converted into affordable housing for local artists and is now known as El Barrio’s Artspace PS109. The building became a landmark in March.

This former bank building was built between 1906-08, and designed by noted Brooklyn architectural firm Helmle & Huberty. It was built during a time of tremendous growth in Williamsburg following the construction of the Williamsburg Bridge in 1903. The LPC called this a significant example of the early 20th-century savings bank buildings across the city (and shouldn’t be confused with the similarly-named building in Downtown Brooklyn). Even with its landmark designation, which happened in March, the structure is now set to be restored and incorporated as part of a 22-story residential building that will rise behind it.

Designed by the firm Hoppin & Koen, this three-story Renaissance Revival structure dates back to around 1912. It is also known as Engine Companies 264 & 328/Hook and Ladder 134 and is notable for its arched vehicle bays, monumental columns, and rusticated limestone on its ground floors. The LPC called it an outstanding example of early 20th-century civic buildings, and said it was reflective of the tremendous growth taking place in Far Rockaway at that time.

Completed around 1929, the former 53rd Precinct Police Station (now the 101st precinct) was designed by Thomas E. O’Brien who also served as the police department’s superintendent of buildings at the time. The three-story building combines Colonial Revival and Renaissance Revival styles, and the LPC commended it for bringing architectural expression to municipal services buildings.

Considered Postermodernism’s first commercial skyscraper, Philip Johnson’s 550 Madison was officially declared a New York City landmark in July. The designation capped a year-long effort by architecture critics and preservationists to protect the iconic building, after plans of a Snøhetta redesign surfaced. The new owners of the building were supportive of the designation, and have now come up with what they call a “preservation-first” revamp for the building. The new designs will have to be approved by the LPC before construction moves forward.

This was designated along with 236 President Street in September.