The Strand could become an official landmark despite owner’s opposition

Landmarking is often seen as way of honoring important buildings, and a defense against excessive development. But what if preserving a building comes at the expense of the famous store it houses inside? That is the conundrum facing the Landmarks Preservation Commission as the agency decides whether or not to officially landmark The Strand bookstore’s building. Owner Nancy Bass Wyden testified to the LPC on Tuesday that the increased operational costs associated with landmark designation […]

source https://therealdeal.com/2018/12/08/the-strand-could-become-an-official-landmark-despite-owners-opposition/