130 East 67th Street
An Italian Renaissance style apartment building designed by Charles A. Platt and built in 1907. Application is to amend Permit for Minor Work 04-2679 and Miscellaneous/Amendment 06-5330, which established a Master Plan governing the future installation of windows.
Jane’s Walk 2023, Explore the City!
This weekend take the opportunity to learn more about your neighborhood by joining one of over 165 volunteer led walks taking place across New York City. Part of a global festival spanning some 500 cities, Jane's Walk NYC, is organized by The Municipal Art Society of New York and is
Beyond the Bricks Featured on CUNY TV
FRIENDS' cultural immigrant initiative, ‘Beyond the Bricks’ was featured on CUNY TV's, DiverseCITY a program celebrating the kaleidoscope of cultures that underpin the identity of New York City. This episode dives into Yorkville’s German history and features former executive director Rachel Levy highlighting FRIENDS' efforts to keep the history of
Installation of Link5G towers to be halted until completion of Section 106 Review
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 Submits Testimony at Scoping Meeting for Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion Plans
Last month, on March 2, 2023, the Department of City Planning (DCP) held a Scoping Meeting to give the public an opportunity to make their voices heard about what should be included in the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposal. FRIENDS' public testimony at the meeting (watch it here) pointed
785 Fifth Avenue
An apartment building designed by Emery Roth & Sons and built in 1962-63. Application is to enlarge storefront openings and install infill and canopies.
40 East 72nd Street
A neo-Classical style apartment building designed by Schwartz & Gross and built in 1928. Application is to install a canopy.
972 Fifth Avenue
A high Italian Renaissance style house designed by McKim, Mead, and White and built in 1902-1906. Application is to install light fixtures.
41st 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.
Watch It Again: “Fact and Fiction about the 12FAR Cap” with George Janes
Watch a recording of our online talk "Fact and Fiction about the 12FAR Cap" by urban planner and zoning expert George Janes held on March 21st and co-sponsored by FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts and Landmark West!