named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Events
Co-hosts forums and panel discussions on preservation policy, such as "The Fight to Save West-Park" and "City of Yes" development impacts.
Lecture Series
Hosts talks and panel discussions with historians, authors, and preservationists on topics related to New York City’s architectural and social history.
MUMFORD Awards
Annual awards event honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to historic preservation, named after Lewis Mumford.
Walking Tours
Guided walking tours of the Upper West Side focusing on architecture, history, and cultural landmarks, including themed tours like "Gargoyles!" and "Art Deco Central Park West."
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Annual awards and public celebrationsHosts the annual MUMFORD Award ceremony to honor contributions to architecture and urbanism, most recently held on October 20, 2025, at the Triad Theater, and organizes the annual tulip festival at the West Side Community Garden to celebrate horticulture and public green space.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Historic preservation research and publicationsProduces archival content such as the “How the West Was Won” series, creates in-depth architectural and historical guides for buildings in the Upper West Side Historic District, and conducts preservation research including recreating the historic San Juan Hill neighborhood through drawn building facades.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Public programming and education outreachHosts public programs including walking tours (such as Pride-themed park connection tours), house tours, book talks, candidate forums, and events discussing landmark policy; produces public program videos and co-sponsors presentations on NYC landmark history.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildingsConducts physical restoration projects including the adaptive reuse of multiple landmark buildings on West 86th Street and the refurbishment of a schoolyard on the west side of Columbus Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets, which continues to serve PS 334 and the local community.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Securing landmark designationsAdvocates for and secures landmark designation for individual buildings and historic districts on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, using expertise in building code, zoning, and materials to support preservation efforts.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer coordination and organizational supportEngages volunteers to support events, mailing activities, office tasks, and the production of written content for newsletters, blog posts, and other publications.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Website accessibility improvementsWorks to improve website accessibility by implementing structured navigation, image alt text, sufficient color contrast, keyboard navigation, and conducting regular reviews to identify and resolve accessibility issues in alignment with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth and community education programsRuns a youth education program focused on environmental stewardship and civic engagement, and conducts workshops training community members in oral history documentation methods; develops educational programming that teaches students to value their communities as historic and worth preserving.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$361K
Contributions & grants$345K96%
Program service revenue$16K4%
Investment income$380%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$429K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising25%
Salaries & benefits$298K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$362K
Cash$233K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$360K
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN KHORSANDI | EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $118K |
board members · 18
- CARLO LAMAGNA — CHAIR
- DAVID OWENS — Director
- HELEN THURSTON — Director
- HOLLY LYNCH — Secretary
- JACK PONTES — Director
- JULIA VITULLO-MARTIN — Director
- KARA KELLY — Director
- KEVIN POULIN — Director
- LORNA NOWVE — Director
- MEG PINTO — VICE CHAIR
- MOSETTE BRODERICK — Director
- PAGE AYRES COWLEY — Director
- PETER SAMTON — Director
- ROB GARBER — Director
- ROBERTA SEMER — VICE CHAIR
- RON SENIO — Treasurer
- SUSAN NIAL — Director
- WENDY MOONAN — Director
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Collaborates on exhibits that highlight cultural and community themes relevant to the Upper West Side.
- Anderson School PS 334 Partner — Collaborates with the school in the use and maintenance of a shared schoolyard space on Columbus Avenue.
- Bard Graduate Center for the Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared preservation and educational initiatives on the Upper West Side.
- Bowery Alliance of Neighbors Partner — Co-sponsored a public program on landmark designations under Mayor Adams.
- City Club Partner — Co-sponsored a public program on landmark designations under Mayor Adams.
- Cultural Landscape Foundation Partner — Co-sponsor of panel discussion on city parks as sites of public protest
- DOCOMOMO NY/Tri-State Partner — Sean Khorsandi is a board member of DOCOMOMO NY/Tri-State.
- East Village Community Coalition Partner — Co-sponsored a public program on landmark designations under Mayor Adams.
- FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Partner — Co-sponsor of events addressing housing and planning policy impacts
- FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Partner — Collaborates on preservation initiatives and events, including the City of Yes event.
- Friends of the Upper East Side Partner — Co-sponsored a public program on landmark designations under Mayor Adams.
- Historic Districts Council Partner — Co-sponsor of educational events on special districts and preservation topics
- Historic Districts Council Partner — Co-sponsored a public program on landmark designations under Mayor Adams.
- Holly Lynch Partner — VIP sponsor of the Mumford Award.
- Hunter College Partner — Emily Da Silva Prado earned her degree in Art History from Hunter College.
- Landmark West! Network — Organization associated with public programs and educational content
- Lower East Side Preservation Initiative Partner — Co-sponsored a public program on landmark designations under Mayor Adams.
- Michel and Caroline Zaleski Partner — VIP sponsors of the Mumford Award.
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Becca Bran completed her Master of Architecture degree at Parsons School of Design while interning at Landmark West!.
- Save Harlem Now Partner — Co-sponsor of "The Road to Harlem" event series
- Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Mumford Award.
- The Frick Collection Partner — Emily Da Silva Prado worked as a museum educator at The Frick Collection.
- The Merchants House Museum Partner — Co-sponsor of "The Road to Harlem" event series
- The Museum of Modern Art Partner — Emily Da Silva Prado worked as a museum educator at The Museum of Modern Art.
- The New York Historical Society Partner — Emily Da Silva Prado worked as a museum educator at The New York Historical Society.
- The Paul Rudolph Foundation Partner — Sean Khorsandi volunteers on the board of The Paul Rudolph Foundation.
- Tony Randall Partner — Narrated the "Best of the West" slideshow in 1985.
- University College Dublin Partner — Megan Fitzpatrick earned her Masters from University College Dublin in World Heritage Management & Conservation.
- University of Galway Partner — Megan Fitzpatrick is a graduate of the University of Galway.
- Village Preservation Partner — Co-sponsor of "The Road to Harlem" event series
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Watchdog Modelmethodology: community watchdogBy training and mobilizing local residents to monitor and report unauthorized changes to historic buildings, Landmark West! enhances enforcement of preservation rules, because community vigilance fills gaps in official oversight and creates a culture of shared accountability.
- Culture-Based Preservationmethodology: culture-based preservationBy integrating architectural preservation with arts, culture, and storytelling, Landmark West! strengthens community inclusion and attachment to place, because cultural engagement fosters emotional investment in neighborhood stewardship.
- Substantive Preservation Advocacymethodology: substantive preservation advocacyBy focusing advocacy on securing meaningful landmark designations for vulnerable sites and using documentation and public forums to challenge inadequate protections, Landmark West! increases the impact of preservation efforts, because legal safeguards are most effective when they prevent loss rather than merely honor existing stability.
- Youth and Community Education for Civic Engagementmethodology: community-based-educationBy educating youth and the public about neighborhood history and preservation through media, schools, and public programs, Landmark West! cultivates long-term civic participation and stewardship, because understanding local heritage builds personal responsibility for its protection.