Rizzoli Bookstore building in midtown Manhattan is slated to be demolished to build a high rise....it is not considered architecturally significant by NY Landmarks Preservation Commission although the Community Board voted 38-0 to designate as landmark (members appointed by the Borough President and half nominated by City Council members representing district - supposed to insure grass roots community input in city government ) ....sad...it is a beautiful home for a bookstore....
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:44:17 +0000