New Report “The Upper East Side: A Framework for the Future of Five Neighborhoods” Available for Download
On October 7th FRIENDS released a neighborhood study which proposes 12 recommendations to preserve the community character, local businesses, affordable housing, and architectural legacy of the five diverse neighborhoods that make up the Upper East Side.
39 East 67th Street
A Beaux-Arts style building designed by D. & J. Jardine and constructed in 1876-1877 (present façade designed by Ernest Flagg and constructed in 1903-04). Application is to replace dormers, modify the rear facade and el, and construct a rooftop addition.
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The Upper East Side: A Framework for the Future of Five Neighborhoods FRIENDS remains steadfast in its pro-active commitment to preserve the character of the Upper East Side in spite of development pressures stemming from the completion of the Second Avenue Subway, the City Planning Commission’s proposed zoning changes, and
12th Annual Ambassador to the Upper East Side Award Dinner a Huge Success
More than 200 members of New York City’s philanthropic, preservation and civic communities gathered last evening at the Metropolitan Club as FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts (FRIENDS) honored renowned pianist and bandleader Peter Duchin at its twelfth annual award dinner.
706 Madison Avenue
A neo-Federal style bank building designed by Frank Easton Newman and built in 1921. Application is to replace the sidewalk.
890 Park Avenue
A Queen Anne style rowhouse designed by James E. Ware and built in 1884-85. Application is to alter the front and side façades, construct rooftop and rear yard additions, and excavate the cellar.
801 Madison Avenue
A neo-Grec style rowhouse designed by Thom & Wilson, built in 1881 and altered in a modern style by Carl Schwartz in 1970.
692-696 Madison Avenue
Three neo-Grec style rowhouses designed by J.H. Valentine and built in 1878-79, and later altered with two-story storefronts.
1065 Park Avenue
Modern apartment building designed by Stephen C. Lyras and constructed in 1969-73. Application is to establish a master plan governing the future installation of windows.
56 East 66th Street
A building built in 1877-1878 and altered by Henry T. Child in 1935. Application is to alter the front facade and areaway; demolish a rear ell; construct a rear addition and rooftop bulkheads; modify and create masonry openings; replace windows; and install railings.