13 South Division Street – Fern Tree
Peekskill
Description
A proposal to restore and renovate the façade and storefront of the Fern Tree building at 13 South Division Street.
Impact summary
Downtown's look is at stake — the restoration itself won praise, but the mural sets a precedent question for the whole district.
Applicant
- Name
- Lafern Joseph
- Address
- 13 South Division Street, Peekskill, NYSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 9
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting - Oct 29, 2026
Facade and storefront restoration for the Fern Tree property — not heard because the applicant wasn't available; carried to December 3.
Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting - Sep 24, 2026
Brick restoration and facade renovation with a proposed building-height mural that the board balked at; held over to the next meeting for the applicant to respond.
City of Peekskill Flood Mitigation Studies Virtual Public Information Meeting - Sep 24, 2026
A façade application for restoration and renovation of the façade and storefront of the Fern Tree building on South Division Street.
Related issues (1)
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