Annual Awards 2020: Have you seen a new tree?
Every year, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts celebrates outstanding achievement in preservation, architecture, and advocacy on the Upper East Side during our Annual Meeting & Awards. This year we have selected six award recipients that have demonstrated excellence in Restoration, Stewardship, Innovation, and more!
A (Virtual) Sunday Stroll with Michael Kimmelman & Andrew Dolkart
In case you missed it, here's the link to a terrific New York Times article that appeared this past week featuring FRIENDS advisory board member Andrew Dolkart. It's a virtual walking tour of Museum Mile, part of the Metropolitan Museum Historic District, and the second in a series of strolls
34 East 70th Street
A neo-Medieval style residence, originally built as two row houses in 1884-85, altered and combined by William Lawrence Bottomley in 1924-29. Application is to alter facade, construct rooftop and rear yard additions, excavate the areaway and modify masonry openings.
At Home with the Friends of the Upper East Side
Heartfelt greetings to all, from Friends' President and staff, now working from homes in Yorkville (Franny), Boerum Hill (Lara), Stuyvesant (Felicia), and Pelham (Heidi). Rachel is safe at home on maternity leave with her twin girls.
UPDATES: Annual Awards & Public Programs
Given the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak, and out of an abundance of caution and respect for you, our members, and our colleagues, FRIENDS has decided to postpone the events scheduled for April, including our 37th Annual Meeting & Awards.
38 East 73rd Street
A neo-Grec/Queen Anne style house designed by Charles Buek & Co. and built in 1886-87. Application is to legalize the construction of a rear yard addition without Landmarks Preservation Commission permit(s).
Community Advocacy: Recent Victories and Ongoing Battles
On the heels of of the news regarding 200 Amsterdam, we thought this to be a good time to talk to you about zoning and development.
405-415 East 59th Street
A Beaux Arts style “through-type” cantilever bridge, spanning the East River between Manhattan and Queens over Roosevelt Island, designed by Henry Hornbostel and built in 1901-1908. Application is to install signs and to alter the area below the bridge
1295 Madison
A Modern/neo-Classical style apartment building designed by Rosario Candela and built in 1936-37. Application is to replace windows and install signage.
26 East 78th Street
An Italianate style rowhouse designed by Silas M. Styles and built in 1871. Application is to demolish an existing rear yard addition, and construct rear yard and rooftop additions.