Advocacy Win: City’s Tech Office Explores Alternative Designs for Link5G Towers After Community Pushback
FRIENDS has learned that the city's proposed 32-foot tall Link5G towers will be subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
FRIENDS testifies at City Hall Subcommittee Hearing
FRIENDS recently submitting testimony at the NYC Department of City Planning about the CITY OF YES FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY proposal to overhaul the 1961 Zoning Resolution. While we believe updating and modernizing the city’s zoning is certainly important and overdue, we think the zoning text amendments are just a series
42nd Annual Meeting and Awards
Every year, we look forward to gathering with members and friends to celebrate and recognize the fine restoration, renovation, and advocacy work completed on the Upper East Side. We were delighted to celebrate our 41st Annual Meeting and Awards in person on Wednesday, April 12.
Advocacy Alert: Say NO to Lifting the FAR Cap
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,
Hey Joe; There’s a nail salon in Apartment 5C!
FRIENDS recently submitting testimony at the NYC Department of City Planning about the CITY OF YES FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY proposal to overhaul the 1961 Zoning Resolution. While we believe updating and modernizing the city’s zoning is certainly important and overdue, we think the zoning text amendments are just a series
18 East 74th Street
A rowhouse built c. 1871, altered in the neo-Italian Renaissance style by A. Wallace McCrea in 1921, and altered again with a two-story streetwall addition constructed c. 1980. Application is to reclad the front façade of the streetwall addition.
15-17 East 77th Street
A neo-Grec style rowhouse (#15) designed by John G. Prague and built in 1878, and altered by Robert W. Gibson in 1895; and a neo-Grec style rowhouse (#17) designed by John G. Prague and built in 1878; and altered in 1952. Application is to modify the front areaways and install
1 East 70th Street-The Frick Collection
A neo-Renaissance style hotel building designed by Louis Korn and built in 1899-1900. Application is to legalize the installation of signage without Landmarks Preservation Commission permit(s).
1295 Madison Avenue
A neo-Renaissance style hotel building designed by Louis Korn and built in 1899-1900. Application is to legalize the installation of signage without Landmarks Preservation Commission permit(s).
828 Madison Avenue
A Neo-Renaissance style hotel building designed by George F. Pelham and built in 1925-26. Application is to install storefront infill and signage.