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Living Landmarks

Our Living Landmarks celebrations have recognized an incredible number of extraordinary New Yorkers who contribute so much to the City we love.

This year is no exception.

This is the 29th Living Landmarks Celebration. Through the years, we’ve celebrated artists, musicians, government officials, actors, cultural leaders, philanthropists, corporate and hospital executives, leaders in AIDS and addiction research, Broadway producers and theater companies… a true cross-section of the outstanding New Yorkers who make the City such a special place.

About Us

The New York Landmarks Conservancy is dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and protecting the iconic buildings and diverse neighborhoods that define our vibrant and extraordinary City.

The Landmarks Conservancy is the only private organization that provides both financial and technical support in this effort. Since it was founded in 1973, it has loaned or granted more than $52 million to help people save their homes and communities, including cultural, religious, and social institutions.

These grants and loans have in turn mobilized over $1 billion in more than 1,855 renovation projects throughout New York providing much-needed economic stimulus and supporting local jobs. No other organization is engaged in such a hands-on way in sustaining the City’s architectural heritage. Our work generates employment, promotes tourism and enhances the quality of life for all New Yorkers.