16 East 84th Street

An altered neo-Georgian style rowhouse designed by Clinton & Russell and built in 1899-1900. Application is to replace windows.

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923 Fifth Avenue

923 Fifth Avenue

An apartment building designed by Sylvan Bien and built in 1949-1951. Application is to modify masonry openings; and amend the Master Plan governing the future installation of windows.

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655 Park Avenue

655 Park Avenue

A Georgian style apartment building, designed by J.E.R. Carpenter and Mott B. Schmidt and constructed in 1923. Application is to make alterations to roof, involving removal of non-original bulkheads and adding rooftop penthouse additions.

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980 Park Avenue

990 Park Avenue

A Second Empire and Gothic Revival style rectory building designed by Patrick C. Keely and built in 1881-1883. Application is to modify the front areaway and construct a barrier-free access ramp.

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990 Fifth Avenue

990 Fifth Avenue

A neo-Classical style apartment house designed by Rosario Candela and built in 1925-27. Application is to alter window openings and replace windows.

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LPC Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Limiting Public Involvement

This past Tuesday, March 27th, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a new set of rules the agency has proposed to streamline the process of making changes to designated historic buildings.

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122 East 66th Street

122 East 66th Street

A neo-Regency style club building designed by Thomas Harlen Ellett and built in 1931-32. Application is to install mechanical equipment at the roof.

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ADVOCACY ALERT: Albany’s Sky-High Vision for Unchecked NYC Development…?

With support from Mayor de Blasio, the New York State Legislature is resurrecting a troubling amendment to New York City zoning that would dismantle the cap on the size of residential development that has been in place for nearly 60 years.

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Proposed 74th Street and Third Avenue Tower Draws Huge Turnout

On March 15th, FRIENDS and concerned neighbors from the Eastsiders for Sensible Development held a public meeting regarding the proposed 370 foot residential tower at 1297-1299 Third Avenue (betweeen East 74th and East 75th Streets).

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971 Lexington Avenue

971 Lexington Avenue

An altered rowhouse designed by Thom & Wilson and built in 1887-1888. Application is to install awnings and signage, and to legalize the painting of the façade at the 1st floor without Landmarks Preservation Commission permit(s).

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