FRIENDS Issues Joint Statement Opposing Lenox Hill Hospital Redevelopment Proposal
FRIENDS testified at the July 10 City Planning Commission Public Hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, the New York City Department of City Planning's suite of zoning text amendments meant to encourage and incentivize housing creation and address the affordability crisis in the city. Friends was among some
Affordable Housing Loss in Yorkville
For the fifth time in recent years, there is a fast-moving proposal at the State level to lift the longstanding cap on residential development in New York City. Lifting the 12 FAR cap would potentially unleash a flood of development rights that are likely to yield more supertall superluxury development,
LPC Calendars Breuer Building for Individual and Interior Landmark Consideration
The Landmarks Preservation Commission today took action to protect the Breuer building (the former Whitney Museum) on Madison Avenue, by voting to calendar it for consideration as both an individual and interior landmark.
2025 Annual Awards: Call for Entries
This spring, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts will celebrate outstanding achievement in preservation, architecture, and advocacy on the Upper East Side during our 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
City Council Advances City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Zoning Amendments
FRIENDS testified at the July 10 City Planning Commission Public Hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, the New York City Department of City Planning's suite of zoning text amendments meant to encourage and incentivize housing creation and address the affordability crisis in the city. Friends was among some
City Council set to vote on “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity”
FRIENDS testified at the July 10 City Planning Commission Public Hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, the New York City Department of City Planning's suite of zoning text amendments meant to encourage and incentivize housing creation and address the affordability crisis in the city. Friends was among some
News from FRIENDS – Fall 2024
This past Tuesday, March 27th, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a new set of rules the agency has proposed to streamline the process of making changes to designated historic buildings.
2024 Ambassador to the Upper East Side Award Dinner
FRIENDS honored Philip K. Howard, a best-selling author and lawyer, at the annual benefit dinner. Howard was recognized for his longstanding civic commitment, which extended beyond his early years as an officer and Chair of the Municipal Art Society to his role as one of America's leading thinkers on governing
CPC approves “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity”
FRIENDS testified at the July 10 City Planning Commission Public Hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, the New York City Department of City Planning's suite of zoning text amendments meant to encourage and incentivize housing creation and address the affordability crisis in the city. Friends was among some
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) approves 2 Link5G towers on UES
FRIENDS has sent a letter to public officials raising our serious concerns about the planned installation of 32-foot Link5G towers and kiosks at 18 sites throughout the Upper East Side.