9. The L.I.C. Elks Lodge

One of the bigger points of contention for neighborhood preservationists has been the decimation the Long Island City Elks Lodge buildings. Despite local efforts to save the building, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Council denied it protection. It has suffered a very long death throughout 2016, with interment asbestos abatement and interior demolition. There hasn’t even been a ‘good faith’ effort to remove and preserve its unique terra cotta architectural elements. Soon nothing will be left of this building, other than resentment of its passing.