Last February Nob Hill Neighborhood Association hosted a meeting with Steven Moffson of the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division who assigned a real world survey of parts of Nob Hill to students in his class at UNM School of Architecture and Planning. As reported in the recent Neighborhood Association Newsletter Steven will present results to the community this Tuesday evening via Zoom.

This will be of particular interest to homeowners in the 1945 Broadmoor and 1925 Granada Heights additions of Nob Hill as they have been found to qualify for listing as historic districts in the NM Register of Cultural Places. 1916 University Heights may qualify but needs additional work due to its size. Locate the additions at

http://www.nobhill-nm.com/about-the-nhna/nob-hill-boundaries-2/

Steven notes that listing is “all carrot and no stick”. It is an honor denoting that a district has been professionally evaluated and found worthy of preservation. It does not impose any new restrictions on what owners do with their property inside or out. Property owners who learn the value of an area’s historic character are often inspired to be good stewards, maintaining the architectural principles of the original development, particularly on the outside of the home, but that remains voluntary. 

Owners of most properties in a listed district can claim 50% New Mexico tax credits for qualifying, pre-approved work and can purchase a plaque noting their house’s contribution to the district. See more at http://www.nobhill-nm.com/resources/neighborhood-history/history-p4/

Find more about the study and the zoom invitation at http://www.nobhill-nm.com/event/historic-nob-hill-neighborhood-survey-findings/

Email theboard@nobhill-nm.com with questions.