Protect Section 106: Defend the Public’s Voice in Historic Preservation
Since 1966, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has required federal agencies to consider the effects of federally funded or federally permitted projects on historic and cultural resources before carrying them out. That simple requirement has protected countless historic places while ensuring that communities, preservation organizations, State Historic
Interview with Zura Alavidze of Oda House
At Oda House (406 East 73rd Street), one of the first Georgian restaurants in Manhattan, Michelin-recognized chef Maia Acquaviva and co-owner Zura Alavidze offer traditional Georgian food and wine, showcasing tastes and techniques that have been passed down for generations. When it comes to food, Zura nods to his grandmother:
56 East 93rd Street
A neo-Regency style townhouse designed by Walker and Gillette and built in 1932; and two rowhouses designed by A.B. Ogden & Sons, and built in 1890, and altered in the neoGeorgian style by Moore & Landsiedel in 1932. Application is to alter the Madison Avenue facades, construct rooftop and rear
Interview with Valerie Touya of Valerie Boutique
Valerie Touya opened Valerie Boutique at 217 East 83rd Street in February 2026. Touya, who is originally from France, travels to Paris every month to find gems for the store, but her most special pieces - her own designs - are both very French, and very local. “Here in New
211 East 62nd Street
A rowhouse originally built in 1872-73 and enlarged with a new façade in the early 20th century. Application is to replace the doors and balcony railing.
Preserving Landmarks, Protecting Neighborhoods? Rethinking Transfer of Development Rights After City of Yes
Two years after the City of Yes zoning changes were adopted, their impact is no longer theoretical—it is beginning to reshape the Upper East Side in ways that FRIENDS and many residents feared. FRIENDS opposed the Adams administration's sweeping rezoning proposal and warned that it would fundamentally alter neighborhoods like
169 East 71st Street
An Italianate style rowhouse designed by John Sexton and built in 1866. Application is to construct rear yard and rooftop additions.
Interview with Danny Sze of Sable’s Smoked Fish
When I got to Sable’s Smoked Fish (1330 3rd Avenue) at 3pm on a recent Friday afternoon, the place was packed. I sat down to interview Sable’s co-owner Danny Sze just as a longtime regular customer was finishing his meal. “Mark,” Danny called out to him, “take care. Have a good one!” “All
Central Park- Kerbs Memorial Boathouse
A boathouse, designed by Aymar Embury II and built in 1954, within an English Romantic style public park designed in 1857-58 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux.