December 9th: Georg Jensen Book Talk
Georg Jensen, a new book by renowned entrepreneur and design curator Murray Moss explores the illustrious history of the preeminent luxury silver brand.
126-134 East 78th Street
A neo-Federal style school building designed by James W. O’Connor and built in 1923-24, and a pair of Italianate residences built c. 1866. Application is to construct rooftop and rear yard additions.
820 Park Avenue
A neo-Medieval style apartment building designed by Henry Allen Jacobs and built in 1926-27. Application is to replace windows.
713 Madison Avenue
A neo-Grec style rowhouse designed by Charles Baxter, built in 1877 and altered in 1915. Application is to install signage.
129 East 94th Street
A neo-Grec style rowhouse designed by F.S. Barus and built in 1878-79. Application is to construct a rear yard addition.
575 Park Avenue
A neo-Renaissance style apartment building designed by George F. Pelham and built in 1926-27. Application is to replace entrance infill, a canopy, an awning, menu boxes, and light fixtures.
17 East 80th Street
A French-classic style mansion designed by C.P.H. Gilbert and built in 1906-08. Application is to replace windows.
ADVOCACY UPDATE: Recent Frick expansion coverage from the New York Times
On Sunday Robin Pogrebin at the New York Times published an article about the Frick expansion, bringing to light a statement from the museum’s testimony before the landmarks Preservation Commission in 1973:
Halloween on the UES 2014
Upper East Side residents got into the Halloween spirit this year with a number of spooky decorations. Here are a couple of our favorites from the area:
Photos from our Roosevelt Island Walking Tour!
Photos from our Roosevelt Island Walking Tour!