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The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), formed in 1965, is the New York City governmental commission that administers the city's Landmarks Preservation Law. Since its founding, it has designated over a thousand landmarks, classified into four categories: individual landmarks, interior landmarks, scenic landmarks, and historic districts.

The New York City borough of Manhattan contains numerous landmarks designated by the LPC, as well as seven scenic landmarks and several interior landmarks and historic districts. The following lists are split by geographical region.

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