State and National Historic Registers
4-16-14 Crown Heights Brooklyn Homeowner Tax Credit Workshop:
see the powerpoint
"On 10/16/13, Gregory Dietrich, Historic Preservation Consultant presented to the General Membership the Crown Heights North Historic District National Register Nomination Proposal (NRNP) commissioned by CHNA in April 2013.
NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Representative, Daniel McEneny was present and explained the benefits of inclusion in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The proposal will be heard by SHPO on 12/5/13; and then advance to a hearing by the Federal National Trust. Property owners should have received their notice letters from SHPO and can contact CHNA or SHPO for more information.
NYSHPO will be scheduled to provide updated information on the progress of the proposal at either the February or April meeting of the CHNA General Membership. Stay tuned!"
A copy of the NRNP can be viewed here.
National Register of Historic Places Application
CROWN HEIGHTS NORTH ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE
NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION PROJECT 2013
The National Trust for Historic Preservation was founded in 1949 by Congressional charter to “provide leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities." Working with their preservation partners in the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Trust seeks to work with grassroots community organizations to identify and preserve our architectural and cultural treasures. It is a high honor and privilege to be chosen to be on the National Register, and upon being chosen, Crown Heights North will join a select group which includes some of our nation’s best and most precious architectural treasures.
The Crown Heights North Association, Inc. (CHNA) has been funded to survey and nominate the Crown Heights North Historic Districts I & II for inclusion in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Inclusion in the State and National Registers is a distinct honor which entitles property owners to notice of Federal and State programs planned for the area. Further, such distinction generally allows owners of contributing buildings in historic districts to apply for 20% tax credits on both the Federal and State levels for substantial rehabilitation work on their properties, where the scope of work is pre-approved by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). This can be a total of a 40% tax credit.
This effort has been mounted with the unwavering encouragement and financial support of our City Councilmembers Al Vann and Letitia James.
The project work is also being funded in part through matching grants from the Preserve New York Grant Program of the Preservation League of New York State (which is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature), and the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe New York City Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Fourteen grants in 11 counties totaling $83,674 were made by the Preserve New York Grant Program in 2012. The Preserve New York Grant Program supports outstanding local preservation projects throughout the State. Since 1993, New York has awarded over $1.7 million in direct support to 279 projects.
CHNA was selected to receive the National Trust Jeffe Fund grant with the vocal support of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Assemblyman Karim Camara, Borough President Marty Markowitz, CB 8 Chairwoman Nizjoni Granville, the Historic Districts Council, and the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
The survey and nomination preparation is underway by Gregory Dietrich Preservation Consulting. Those property owners planning substantial rehabilitation should review the program details availabe on the SHPO website at http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/ and should also periodically check the CHNA and CB 8 websites as well as the CB 8 newsletter and the newsletters of our elected representatives for the dates this Fall when SHPO representative Daniel McEneny will make presentations on the State and National Registers and how to apply for the tax credits.
The Crown Heights North Association, Inc. (CHNA) has been funded to survey and nominate the Crown Heights North Historic Districts I & II for inclusion in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Inclusion in the State and National Registers is a distinct honor which entitles property owners to notice of Federal and State programs planned for the area. Further, such distinction generally allows owners of contributing buildings in historic districts to apply for 20% tax credits on both the Federal and State levels for substantial rehabilitation work on their properties, where the scope of work is pre-approved by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). This can be a total of a 40% tax credit.
This effort has been mounted with the unwavering encouragement and financial support of our City Councilmembers Al Vann and Letitia James.
The project work is also being funded in part through matching grants from the Preserve New York Grant Program of the Preservation League of New York State (which is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature), and the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe New York City Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Fourteen grants in 11 counties totaling $83,674 were made by the Preserve New York Grant Program in 2012. The Preserve New York Grant Program supports outstanding local preservation projects throughout the State. Since 1993, New York has awarded over $1.7 million in direct support to 279 projects.
CHNA was selected to receive the National Trust Jeffe Fund grant with the vocal support of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Assemblyman Karim Camara, Borough President Marty Markowitz, CB 8 Chairwoman Nizjoni Granville, the Historic Districts Council, and the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
The survey and nomination preparation is underway by Gregory Dietrich Preservation Consulting. Those property owners planning substantial rehabilitation should review the program details availabe on the SHPO website at http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/ and should also periodically check the CHNA and CB 8 websites as well as the CB 8 newsletter and the newsletters of our elected representatives for the dates this Fall when SHPO representative Daniel McEneny will make presentations on the State and National Registers and how to apply for the tax credits.
PUSH TO INCLUDE CROWN HEIGHTS NORTH HISTORIC DISTRICTS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER FOR TAX CREDIT BENEFITS
The Crown Heights North Association (CHNA) is leading the push to have the Historic Districts included in the National Register of Historic Places. Why? Inclusion in the National Register generally allows owners of contributing buildings in historic districts to avail themselves of 20% tax credits on both the Federal and State levels for substantial rehabilitation work on historic properties. This can be a total of a 40% (FORTY PERCENT) tax credit.
Since 1978, the Rutgers University Center for Urban Policy Research has reported on the economic impact of the Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC). In 2011, they reported the HTC leverages private investment five times the cost of the program. Over the life of the program, they have found that the HTC pays for itself through creation of new jobs even in times of continuing economic uncertainty, and through new investment in communities.
CHNA anticipates that HTCs will assist landlords in maintaining large apartment buildings (new elevators, roofs, solar water heaters, etc.) while helping to keep rents affordable by mitigating rent increases. Smaller property owners will also benefit.
Eligibility
Because these tax credits act as economic catalysts, in support of its mission to further community historic preservation and economic development, CHNA is seeking sufficient funding to retain an consultant expert historic preservation to prepare the complex National Register nomination proposal (NRNP) for the 990 buildings included in CHN Historic Districts Phases I and II. The NRNP must include a description of each building highlighting the functions, architectural classification, materials and significance, as well as pictures and maps. There must be substantial detailed outreach to owners, residents and other community stakeholders. The project will take nine months to prepare the NRNP and another three to four months for review and approval by the State and the National Park Service. Given that one may amend tax returns for the previous three years, owners may want to consider submitting their scope of work for preapproval now and amending their tax returns accordingly. In either case, applicants must seek pre-approval of their scope of work from the State Historic Preservation Office.
https://parks.ny.gov/shpo/
https://parks.ny.gov/shpo/tax-credit-programs/
https://parks.ny.gov/shpo/technical-assistance/
http://nysparks.com/shpo/contact/
CHNA has been funded for the project, with a reimbursement grant of $3,250 from the City; and $5,000 each from the NYS Preservation League and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. CHNA is seeking contributions from stakeholders in the community to conduct the mailings and informational meetings that will make this project a lasting success. If you have questions please contact
etyus@crownheightsnorth.org PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THIS WORTHWHILE PROJECT. YOU CAN DONATE HERE.
The Crown Heights North Association (CHNA) is leading the push to have the Historic Districts included in the National Register of Historic Places. Why? Inclusion in the National Register generally allows owners of contributing buildings in historic districts to avail themselves of 20% tax credits on both the Federal and State levels for substantial rehabilitation work on historic properties. This can be a total of a 40% (FORTY PERCENT) tax credit.
Since 1978, the Rutgers University Center for Urban Policy Research has reported on the economic impact of the Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC). In 2011, they reported the HTC leverages private investment five times the cost of the program. Over the life of the program, they have found that the HTC pays for itself through creation of new jobs even in times of continuing economic uncertainty, and through new investment in communities.
CHNA anticipates that HTCs will assist landlords in maintaining large apartment buildings (new elevators, roofs, solar water heaters, etc.) while helping to keep rents affordable by mitigating rent increases. Smaller property owners will also benefit.
Eligibility
- The building must be a certified historic structure and, for the State tax credit only, be in a distressed census
- The scope of work must be approved in advance by the State Historic Preservation Office, (and the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission for local compliance)
- Owner applicants must pay a project cost-related application fee for the process
- The State commercial tax credit is capped at $5 million; and the homeowner tax credit is capped at $50,000
- For the homeowner/residential tax credit the building must be owner occupied,
- have a minimum project cost of $5000, and
- at least 5% of the work must be done on the exterior
- The credit is for rehabilitation of building structural components and does not apply to costs for items such as appliances and kitchen cabinets.
Because these tax credits act as economic catalysts, in support of its mission to further community historic preservation and economic development, CHNA is seeking sufficient funding to retain an consultant expert historic preservation to prepare the complex National Register nomination proposal (NRNP) for the 990 buildings included in CHN Historic Districts Phases I and II. The NRNP must include a description of each building highlighting the functions, architectural classification, materials and significance, as well as pictures and maps. There must be substantial detailed outreach to owners, residents and other community stakeholders. The project will take nine months to prepare the NRNP and another three to four months for review and approval by the State and the National Park Service. Given that one may amend tax returns for the previous three years, owners may want to consider submitting their scope of work for preapproval now and amending their tax returns accordingly. In either case, applicants must seek pre-approval of their scope of work from the State Historic Preservation Office.
https://parks.ny.gov/shpo/
https://parks.ny.gov/shpo/tax-credit-programs/
https://parks.ny.gov/shpo/technical-assistance/
http://nysparks.com/shpo/contact/
- Linda Mackey, 518-268-2148 Counties: Albany, Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Schenectady,
Suffolk
CHNA has been funded for the project, with a reimbursement grant of $3,250 from the City; and $5,000 each from the NYS Preservation League and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. CHNA is seeking contributions from stakeholders in the community to conduct the mailings and informational meetings that will make this project a lasting success. If you have questions please contact
etyus@crownheightsnorth.org PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THIS WORTHWHILE PROJECT. YOU CAN DONATE HERE.