Today the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved four new buildings as city landmarks, including one that is the youngest building to ever be named a city landmark. The Japan Society building was completed in 1971 by architect Junzo Yoshimura. The three other buildings are the Engineers’ Club Building, the Harry de Jur Playhouse and the Greyston Gatehouse.
The oldest building added to the landmark list today is the Greyston Gatehouse, built in 1868 to house a caretaker for the William E. and Sarah T. Hoadley Dodge Jr. House. The Commission called it “one of New York City’s finest examples of the picturesque rural cottage style that was popularized in the mid 19th century."
