FRIENDS is Happy to Announce a New Educational Program: Building Fun Basics!
Since 1995, the educational programs at FRIENDS have reached over 1,500 first through fifth grade children annually to teach them about New York City’s built environment. Building Fun has been one of FRIENDS’ Key Programs with the aim of introducing students to the idea that buildings can talk and tell us stories
Frick Update: New Architect Chosen for Expansion
In June 2014, The Frick Collection announced plans to expand the institution, which included the replacement of the prized Russell Page garden with a new, out-of-scale tower. FRIENDS, among many other groups like Unite to Save the Frick, opposed these inappropriate plans. After much criticism, the Frick withdrew its proposal the following year.
110 East 78th Street
A Neo-Grec style rowhouse designed by R.W. Buckley and built in 1879-80. Application is to modify the areaway and alter the base of the building.
332 East 88th Street
A French Renaissance style Parsonage building in an ecclesiastical complex designed by Barney & Chapman and built in 1897. Application is to request that the Landmarks Preservation Commission issue a report to the City Planning Commission relating to an application for a Modification of Use and Bulk pursuant to Section
A Wonderful Evening at our 13th Annual Ambassador to the Upper East Side Award Dinner!
On Wednesday, September 28th, over 200 friends from around the city gathered to honor O. Kelley Anderson at our Thirteenth Annual Ambassador to the Upper East Side Award Dinner.
172-174 East 73rd Street
A neo-Grec style carriage house designed by Frank Wennemer and built in 1889. Application is to construct a rooftop addition and excavate the rear yard.
15 East 84th Street
A house designed by Renwick, Aspinwall and Owen, and built in 1899 and altered in 1928 by Adam Lanfear Norris in the neo-Italianate Renaissance style. Application is to install temporary signage.
157 East 78th Street
A vernacular house with Italianate style influences built in 1861. Application is to install rooftop mechanical equipment.
FRIENDS Summer 2016 Newsletter: Hot off the Press!
Stay updated on all of the latest FRIENDS news with our Summer 2016 Newsletter!