Building Name
57 East 73rd Street
Architect
John G. Prague
Year(s) Built
1885-86
Designation
Upper East Side Historic District

Project Information:
A Queen Anne style residence designed by John G. Prague and built in 1885-1886.
Application is to construct a rooftop and rear yard addition.
CB8 Hearing: 06/17/24 (Disapproved)
LPC Hearing: 07/09/24
FRIENDS' Testimony:
FRIENDS Preservation Committee submits this testimony to express its concerns about the proposed addition of a storage unit to the top floor of this townhouse. We find the design of the storage unit to be awkward, even though it is small and utilitarian. It would also be visible from Park Avenue and the donut. We also question why the applicant feels the need for the storage unit to be located on the top floor, as opposed to a different location within the townhouse and request that the applicant reconsider the design of the storage unit and its placement on the top floor. The Committee would also appreciate the opportunity to review architectural drawings that better illustrate the proposed addition.
LPC Hearing: July 9, 2024