Landmarks

Demolition strains Columbia’s relationship with local politician

Assembly member Daniel O'Donnell said in a letter: “Columbia’s continuing to ignore this neighborhood’s pleas would irrevocably damage my working relationship with the university."

Urban Outfitters plans for 99th, leaves Metro Theater deal

In Jan. 2009, Urban Outfitters announced it had leased space in the building that was once the Metro Theater. After the deal fell through, Urban secured a new home across the street.

Local preservationists seek landmark status for West End Avenue

The gargoyles and bay windows of buildings on West End Avenue may soon have a new kind of legal protection.

Activists, politicians oppose Columbia demolition

In November, the University obtained a permit to demolish three brownstones. On Thursday, preservationists discussed ways to halt the process.

Preservationists fight for historic P.S. 186

The controversial abandoned public school, P.S. 186 on 145th Street, is now the site of a complex Community Board 9 debate on preservation.