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Landmarks (LPC) permit: New York City restaurant guide

NYC LPC

What it is

Approval for exterior work on a landmarked building or in a historic district: storefront, awning, signage, lighting, louvers, facade.

When a restaurant needs it

The building is an individual landmark or sits in a historic district.

How to apply

Apply through LPC's Portico portal — storefront work is usually a staff-level Permit for Minor Work or Certificate of No Effect; major changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness with a public hearing.

Documents you’ll need

Fee
Certificate of No Effect / Certificate of Appropriateness (work that also needs a DOB permit): $95 for the first $25,000 of work plus $5 for each $1,000 above $25,000, collected by DOB; Permit for Minor Work: no fee
Processing time
Maximums from a complete application: PMW 20 working days, CNE 30, CofA 90
Renewal
Per project
Who files
The owner or the owner's architect/expediter files; owner attestation is required.

Good to know

LPC review must come before the DOB sign / facade permit. Check designation status by address in ZoLa or LPC's Discover NYC Landmarks map first.

Official source

LPC — applications · LPC — how to apply on Portico

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.