Final Decision for 180 East 88th Street
In a vote of 4-1 last week, the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) voted to deny our appeal of 180 East 88th Street. In their comments, Commissioners acknowledged the deficiency of the Zoning Resolution’s text regarding this issue, but eventually conceded that the Department of Buildings (DOB) acted within its right to approve the subdivision
A Victory in the Fight Against Zoning Loopholes
The Department of Buildings (DOB) has filed an Intent to Revoke its prior approval for a 39-story, 775 foot tall tower at 50 West 66th Street. Extell, the developer, first filed for a 25-story, 260 foot mixed-use structure back in 2015.
The “Ghostly Remnant” of St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum on East 90th Street
In “The Ghostly Remnant,” published yesterday in Our Town, journalist Douglas Feiden explores the curious development history of an apartment building on East 90th Street that bears the uniquely preserved facade of the Chapel of St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum.
2019 ANNUAL AWARDS Call for Entries
This spring, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts will celebrate outstanding achievement in preservation, architecture, and advocacy on the Upper East Side during our 37th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
4 East 79th Street
A Beaux-Arts style building originally designed by C.P.H. Gilbert and constructed in 1899-1900. Application is to install a fence.
950 Park Avenue
A Renaissance Revival apartment building designed by J.E.R. Carpenter and constructed in 1919-1920. Application is for a Master Plan for window replacement.
695 Park Avenue
An International Modern college building designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed in 1938-1941. Application is for limited exterior renovations and door modifications.
33 East 93rd Street
A Renaissance Revival style building designed by Gilbert A. Schellenger and constructed in 1889-1890. Application for a new, retractable canvas awning above the entrance door.
132 East 71st Street
Originally a Queen Anne style, now neo-Federal style building designed by F.T. Camp and constructed in 1884-1885.