Mary Arnold Toys – 1178 Lexington Avenue
NOW As New York’s Oldest Toy Store, Mary Arnold Toys has something for everyone— from board games and legos to scooters for adults. Mary Arnold opened the store in 1931 between 69th and 70th on Lexington. An exceptional businesswoman, she was an expert in her craft and guided the shop
William Poll – 1051 Lexington Avenue
William Poll Gourmet Foods 1051 Lexington Avenue 212-288-0502 Established 1921 NOW
2022 Ambassador to the Upper East Side Award Dinner
Kent Barwick is the quintessential civic agitator, preservationist, public servant, and New Yorker. The impact of his civic work is undeniable. His advocacy on behalf of parks, trails and waterways, and myriad preservation efforts extends throughout New York State.
22 East 81st Street
A rowhouse, originally designed by Thom & Wilson and built in 1883-84, and remodeled c. 1977 with a new stucco façade. Application is to reclad the façade, replace windows and modify openings.
140 East 74th Street
An Italianate style rowhouse designed by John G. Prague and built in 1871-75. Application is to alter a one-story commercial extension and replace a sidewalk canopy.
1088 Park Avenue
A Renaissance Revival style apartment building, designed by Mott B. Schmidt and built in 1924-1925. Application is to modify the entrance.
800 Park Avenue
A neo-Renaissance style apartment building designed by Electus D. Litchfield & Pliny Rogers and built in 1925. Application is to establish a master plan governing the future installation of windows.
3 East 78th Street
A neo-French Renaissance style town house designed by C. P. H. Gilbert and built in 1897-99. Application is to modify a window opening.
714 Madison Avenue
An Italianate/neo-Grec style rowhouse designed by Gage Inslee and built in 1874, with a storefront addition built in 1926. Application is to install signage, awnings and light fixtures.
Call for Art: Beyond the Bricks
FRIENDS is joining forces with Art on the Ave and Manhattan Sideways to showcase the breadth and diversity of local businesses in the Yorkville neighborhood and highlight immigrant connections of both current and past retail and residential tenants. One element of this project is to spotlight local retail spaces themselves,