Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC RCNY § 6-04?

Quick Answer

(a) Applications for proposed work. An application shall be filed for any proposed modification or addition to any existing improvement or the construction of any new structure within the Riverdale Historic District for review by the Landmarks Preservation Commission and no work shall commence until the Landmarks Prese

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

§ 6-04 Modifications of and Additions to Existing Buildings.

RCNY § 6-04

(a)Applications for proposed work. An application shall be filed for any proposed modification or addition to any existing improvement or the construction of any new structure within the Riverdale Historic District for review by the Landmarks Preservation Commission and no work shall commence until the Landmarks Preservation Commission has issued a permit approving such work.

(b)Pre-1940 buildings.

(1)The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall issue a CNE or a PMW for the following: (i) Any addition to an existing structure which does not result in damage to or cause the demolition of a significant landscape improvement and which is to be situated in such a way as not to be visible from a public thoroughfare.

(ii)Any modification to an existing structure which: (A) does not result in damage to or cause the demolition of a significant architectural feature or significant landscape improvement; and (B) which is compatible with the existing structure's special architectural characteristics in terms of the placement, style, size, materials and finish of such modification.

(2)The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall consider an application for any of the following types of work as a request for a certificate of appropriateness and shall hold a public hearing on such application: (i) Any addition which is visible from a public thoroughfare.

(c)Post-1939 buildings.

(iii)Any modification to an existing structure which: (A) does not result in damage to or cause the demolition of a significant landscape improvement; and (B) is compatible with the special characteristics of the Riverdale Historic District in terms of its materials and finish.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Talk to an attorney before you act on NYC code.

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters