Landmark East Harlem (LEH) is a coalition of organizations and individuals whose mission is to protect the special character of the neighborhood.

We do this by working to secure City landmark designation and State and National Register listing for individual properties and historic districts in East Harlem. We also advocate for contextual new development and adaptive reuse of older properties.

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Landmark East Harlem (LEH) is a coalition of organizations and individuals whose mission is to protect the special character of the neighborhood.

We do this by working to secure City landmark designation and State and National Register listing for individual properties and historic districts in East Harlem. We also advocate for contextual new development and adaptive reuse of older properties.

Keep up to date with new landmark designations and preservation news
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East Harlem Spotlight

Exploring Cicely’s Harlem
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Cicely Tyson was an actress, advocate, and true pioneer of Black art. Explore the historic streets of the legendary icon’s beloved home.

Landmark News

MAY 6 – SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR UPCOMING TOUR!

Apr 24
It's that time of year! Join us on May 6th for another exciting Janes Walk Tour, presented by the Municipal Art Society (MAS).
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LEH September News Blast

LEH is awarded $12k for historic survey!

Sep 1
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the award of a $12K grant from Preservation League of New York State! As the fiscal sponsor for the Landmark East Harlem coalition, Ascendant Neighborhood Development applied for a grant to fund a reconnaissance level survey of historic resources in the northern portion of East Harlem.
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