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Landmarks Preservation Commission

About: The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is the government agency that designates historic landmarks and districts for New York City.

Headquarters: New York City

Founded in: 1965

Founded by: Mayor Robert F. Wagner

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Bill Ackman getting his glass penthouse … mostly

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Zohran Mamdani

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