The Real Deal New York

Jessica Lappin is the City Council’s point woman on what’s become one of the most controversial aspects of New York development — creating landmarks. Lappin, chairwoman of the council’s subcommittee on landmarks, public siting and maritime uses, shared in a recent podcast with The Real Deal why landmark status is not necessarily the kiss of death for development. Lappin also talked about the residential future of Roosevelt Island, which is inside her council district. listen