Join Meisha Hunter from Li/Saltzman Architects as she describes the St. Augustine project, an example of the 74-711 Special Permit, which will include exterior restoration of this 1966-designated individual landmark church and construction of new affordable housing on the site.

Participants will learn about the Zoning Resolution 74-711 Special Permit and how this mechanism can promote balance between development and restoration for economically challenged historic religious properties. Topics for discussion will include a brief history of construction and alterations at St. Augustine of Hippo Church (individual NYC landmark and contributing building within the Lower East Side National Register District; including the uniqueness of the LPC Designation Report for St. Augustine that anticipated new development on the landmark site. Attendees will also hear more about the scope of exterior restoration at the Church and proposed new construction of the mixed use tower, as well as the importance of establishing a Cyclical Maintenance Plan for future maintenance of this important individual landmark.

This Preservation School is part of HDC’s continued program series, “Preserving Affordability” on the intersection of housing and preservation.

Monday, June 29, 2026

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Via Zoom

General Admission $5; AIA Credit $25