About Landmark East Harlem
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.
Landmark East Harlem was formed in 2015 by leaders from
CIVITAS,
East Harlem Preservation, and the
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance;
Ascendant Neighborhood Development joined shortly thereafter as the fourth member of the alliance.
Landmark East Harlem believes that historic preservation is an indispensable component of a holistic community development strategy.
Landmark East Harlem believes that historic preservation is an indispensable component of a holistic community development strategy.

Founding members Joanna Delson, Kathleen Benson Haskins, & Connie Lee at an LPC hearing.
Who We Are
We rely on our members for their expertise, guidance, and passion for preserving our East Harlem landmarks.
Interested in joining our board? We’re looking for new members! Email LEH member Chris Cirillo with questions about how to get involved.
Interested in joining our board? We’re looking for new members! Email LEH member Chris Cirillo with questions about how to get involved.