Ask YOUR questions of the Blood Center/Longfellow tower proposal
Following an announcement last week that the New York Blood Center/Longfellow commercial office tower proposal at 310 East 67th Street has entered the “pre-certification” phase of the City’s official public review process, known as ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure), the project team will appear tomorrow at the Zoning and
FRIENDS In the News
FRIENDS has been featured in recent news pieces covering the community opposition to the New York Blood Center/Longfellow commercial tower that would undo decades of community-minded human scale zoning on the midblocks in our neighborhood
201 East 65th Street
A modern-style mixed-use complex, consisting of an apartment house, underground garage and stores, designed by Mayer & Whittlesey and Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, and built between 1947 and 1951. Application is to install a canopy and signage.
14 East 60th Street
A Beaux-Arts style hotel building designed by R.C. Gildersleeve and built in 1902. Application is to replace storefront infill and install signage.
Learn More about District 5 Candidates
East 72nd Street Neighborhood Association is hosting a debate between the seven candidates that are seeking to replace Ben Kallos as Council Member of District 5.
38th Annual Meeting and Awards
We are pleased to hold our 38th Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize the fine restoration, renovation, and advocacy work on the Upper East Side over the past year.
Planning Together Without You
Tomorrow, the New York City Council will hold a hearing on Intro 2186, a legislation proposed by Council Speaker Corey Johnson called Planning Together: A Comprehensive Framework for New York City. This large proposal requires the city to undertake periodic citywide comprehensive planning and details a completely new process for the city
900 Madison Avenue
An apartment building with classical details designed by Sylvan Bien and built in 1939. Application is to modify the base of the building and install illuminated signage.
45 East 70th Street
A neo-French Classic style mansion designed by Aymar Embury II and built in 1928-29. Application is to replace decorative metal balconies, stairs and railings, and alter the perimeter fence at the rear yard.
160 East 70th Street
Italianate style residence with some Neo-Classical elements, designed by William McNamara and constructed in 1872-1874, present facade designed by Thomas Lehreche and constructed in 1961.