Advocacy Update: FRIENDS joins Preservation Groups and Elected Officials Protest Demolitions of Landmarked Buildings

Please join us tomorrow, December 15th at 2pm on the steps of City Hall to bring attention to the recent demolitions of landmarked and soon-to-be-landmarked buildings across the city, and to demand action from the city to do more to protect historic buildings.

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1045 Park Avenue

829 Madison Avenue is an altered Queen Anne style residence designed by Charles Buek & Company constructed in 1885-86. Application is for modifications to the façade, install storefront infill, and replace roofing.

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16 East 79th Street

16 East 79th Street is a neo-Georgian style townhouse designed by Warren & Wetmore and built in 1901-03. Application is to establish a Master Plan governing the future installation of windows. 

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20 East 76th Street (The Surrey Hotel)

20 East 76th Street is a neo-Classical style apartment building designed by Schwartz & Gross and built in 1925-26. Application is to modify openings, replace an entrance canopy, replace windows and doors, and alter the rooftop addition.

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Finnegans Wake – 1361 First Avenue

Finnegans Wake 1361 First Avenue New York NY

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Schaller & Weber – 1654 Second Avenue

Schaller & Weber 1654 Second Avenue New York NY 10028 NOW

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Wa Jeal Sichuan Cuisine, formerly Mocca Restaurant – 1588 Second Avenue

Wa Jeal Sichuan Cuisine 1588 Second Avenue New York NY 10028 NOW

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Comic Strip Live – 1568 Second Avenue

Comic Strip Live 1568 Second Avenue New York NY 10028

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Tokuyama Salon – 230 East 83rd Street

Tokuyama Salon 230 East 83rd Street New York NY 10028 NOW

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Brady’s Bar – 1583 Second Avenue

Brady's Bar 1583 Second Avenue New York NY NOW

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