A Community Board 7 subcommittee signaled its opposition to the destruction of West Park Presbyterian Church on Oct. 29, via a resolution quibbling with the technical rationale for voiding its landmark status.
A Community Board 7 subcommittee signaled its opposition to the destruction of West Park Presbyterian Church on Oct. 29, via a resolution quibbling with the technical rationale for voiding its landmark status. ( Photo: YouTube )

The decision by a CB7 committee recommending against a hardship finding from the Landmarks Preservation Commission, follows passionate testimony by various locals and politicians. They argue that selling the church to a luxury apartment developer would destroy part of the fabric of the Upper West Side.

CB7 Asks LPC to Reject West Park’s “Hardship” App., Save Church
03 Nov 2025 | 05:33
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At a second October meeting jam-packed with testimony decrying the possible demolition of West Park Presbyterian Church, Community Board 7’s Preservation Committee all but implored the Landmarks Preservation Commission to save the historic building.

Specifically, the subcommittee is asking the LPC to...

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