692 696 Madison Avenue

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.

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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.

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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.

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1120 Park Avenue

A Colonial Revival style apartment building designed by George F. Pelham and built in 1929-30. Application is to modify window openings.

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11 East 89th Street

A neo-Renaissance style townhouse designed by Arthur C. Jackson and built in 1912-1913. Application is to construct a rooftop addition, install fencing, replace windows, alter the entry and install security doors.

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953 Fifth Avenue

953 Fifth Avenue

A neo-Renaissance style apartment building designed by I.N. Phelps Stokes and built in 1924-25. Application is to replace windows.

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Fighting Super Tall Towers with FRIENDS

Council Member Ben Kallos hosted a panel discussion about fighting superscrapers on Thursday, July 23rd.

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925 Park Avenue

Project Information: A Renaissance Revival style apartment building designed by Delano & Aldrich and built in 1907-08. Application to establish a master plan governing the future installation of windows. CB8 Hearing: 07/13/15 (Disapproved) LPC Hearing: 07/21/15 (Approved) FRIENDS' Testimony: One of the greatest threats to Park Avenue prior to the

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19 East 70th Street

19 East 70th Street

An Italian Renaissance style residence designed by Thornton Chard and built in 1909-1910.

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