Mayor Taps Preservationist Sarah Carroll to Head Landmarks Commission for Seven More Years
Carroll has an extensive background in historic preservation and her 2018 appointment to helm the LPC was widely praised by preservationists.
Sarah Carroll, right, at the 2018 unveiling of historic district street signs in Dumbo. Photo via NY Landmarks Preservation Commission
Mayor Eric Adams today gave the nod to Landmarks Preservation Commission Chair Sarah Carroll to serve as the head of the agency for another seven-year term. The move comes fresh on the heels of the unexpected demolition in July of a Bed Stuy mansion the agency was considering landmarking, shocking neighbors and preservationists.
Former Mayor Bill de Blasio chose Carroll to head the LPC in 2018, after preservationists had complained for months the agency was not doing its job. Her appointment was hailed by many in the preservation community.
In her time as chair, Carroll has overseen the designation of six historic districts and seven individual landmarks in Brooklyn (the majority in 2019), including the highly anticipated Sunset Park and East 25th Street historic districts and Downtown Brooklyn abolitionist house at 227 Duffield Street.
She has also been at the center of some landmarking controversies, including the aforementioned demolition of the Jacob Dangler mansion and the development of the Hebron School site.
In a press release, which also announced appointments to the Taxi and Limousine Commission and City Planning Commission, Adams said he was nominating “incredibly capable individuals to bring their expertise to our team and serve New Yorkers across the five boroughs.”
“This group defines skill, knowhow, and a commitment to community engagement, and I urge the City Council to confirm them promptly so we can continue to ‘Get Stuff Done’ for all of our city’s residents.” The City Council will review the nominations.
Carroll has worked at the LPC since 1994 and prior to her role as chair she served as LPC’s executive director. She has a master’s degree in historic preservation from the Savannah College of Art & Design.
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