Blown-up building was landmarked

The brownstone on the Upper East Side that was collapsed on Monday by an explosion was part of an elite group of brownstones protected by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The four-story building was designated a landmark in 1981 as part of the Upper East Side historic district. more [NYDN]
Also, the doctor who owned the building – and who was allegedly trying to kill himself by blowing it up – emailed his broker before the explosion. more [NYO]