# Historical landmark designation for Central YMCA Headquarters at 19 S LaSalle Street

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- Record number: **O2025-0020890**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Historical Landmarks
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal
- Committee: [Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards)
- Introduction Date: Nov 14, 2025
- Final Action Date: Dec 10, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=979AB97F-68BE-F011-BBD2-001DD80C033C)

## Roll call: Passed Dec 10, 2025

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Dec 10, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D126676D-A1C4-F011-BBD2-001DD8020E93).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (1)**: [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [O2025-0020890 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2095bee3-f10e-45ea-afbb-7690ddeb2ccf.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This ordinance makes the Central YMCA Headquarters at 19 S. LaSalle Street an official Chicago Landmark. The building was designed by the firm Jenney & Mundie, and it once held YMCA programs, offices, and schools in a high-rise building. Because of the landmark status, changes to the building's outside walls and rooflines will go through the city's landmark permit review.

- Designates the Central YMCA Headquarters as a Chicago Landmark.
- The Commission on Chicago Landmarks recommended the designation on November 6, 2025, finding the building meets three landmark criteria.
- All exterior walls and rooflines are listed as protected features for permit review.
- The Commission is directed to create a plaque identifying the building as a landmark.
- The ordinance takes effect when it is passed and approved.

**Who**: The owners and users of the building at 19 S. LaSalle Street are affected, since permits for changes to its exterior and rooflines will be subject to landmark review.

**Where**: 19 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago (in the Loop)

## Timeline

- Nov 14, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Dec 9, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Dec 10, 2025: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D126676D-A1C4-F011-BBD2-001DD8020E93). On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2025-0020890 Exhibit A to Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7af85d57-650e-4d6a-959c-98cb92bfbe9a.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0020890 Transmittal Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cdd48f84-f7aa-4581-9422-4b7fa47564be.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2025-0020890 Exhibit B to Recommendation.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/abe6005c-43e1-4011-aadd-350f4c6d1d61.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0020890 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2095bee3-f10e-45ea-afbb-7690ddeb2ccf.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2025-0020890 Exhibit A to Recommendation.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/94fb2f71-b632-4008-94cb-2c3fbfc8eaab.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [ZLB Letter 12-10-2025.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ddac11c6-52a3-48af-b9ed-aa8f96ba75c3.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2025-0020890 Recomendation letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/4caee5e9-404e-432f-9c6b-d29aa9935a73.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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