109-113 East 73rd Street
A neo-Italian Renaissance-style row house (no. 109) designed by Hunt & Hunt and built in 1911-12; a row house (no. 111) with Renaissance-style details, designed by Gurdon S. Parker and built in 1922; and a row house (no. 113) originally designed by George B. Post & Sons, built in 1906-08,
1000 Fifth Avenue – The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A Beaux-Arts and Roman style museum building designed by Vaux and Mould, R.M. Hunt, McKim Mead and White, and others and built in 1864-1965; with designated interior spaces including an entrance vestibule, the Great Hall, a passageway, corridors, the Grand Staircase, halls, balconies, and all vaults and domes above these
985 Fifth Avenue
Application is to amend Certificate of Appropriateness 24-05651 for the demolition of the existing building and construction of a new building, including enlarging and redesigning certain aspects of the new building.
75 East 77th Street
Two Italianate/neo-Grec style residential buildings designed by Gage Inslee, built in 1871 and altered in the early 20th century to accommodate storefronts at the first and second floors. Application is to modify and infill masonry openings, combine the buildings, reclad and reconfigure the commercial base, replace storefront infill and windows,
710-712 Madison Avenue
Two Italianate/neo-Grec style residential buildings designed by Gage Inslee, built in 1871 and altered in the early 20th century to accommodate storefronts at the first and second floors. Application is to modify and infill masonry openings, combine the buildings, reclad and reconfigure the commercial base, replace storefront infill and windows,
News from FRIENDS – Fall 2025
The Fall 2025 issue is here, delivering a powerful look at the most urgent preservation battles and victories shaping the Upper East Side. This issue dives into the crisis of affordable housing and development, featuring an Open Letter to Mayoral Candidates. You will also find an in-depth analysis of the
821 Park Avenue
Application is to construct additions, modify and create window openings, and replace windows.
1143 Park Avenue
A rowhouse designed by John Sullivan built in 1884-85 and altered by Emery Roth in 1924. Application is to modify the front façade, install a cornice, and construct rooftop and rear yard additions.
2025 Ambassador of the Upper East Side Award Dinner
On September 30, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side gathered for a special evening to present the 2025 Ambassador of the Upper East Side Award to Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. Honored for their remarkable contributions to the arts, culture, and historic preservation in New York City, the event celebrated
1 Grand Army Plaza
A plaza originally established in the 1860s and expanded and redesigned by Carrere and Hastings in 1913-1916. Application to install light poles and related equipment.