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06 May, 18PastZoning in Action: Building Blocks on the Upper East Side
Floor area ratio, R8B, and POPS, oh my! Zoning is one of the fundamental factors that shapes the look and feel of our city, but…
29 Apr, 18PastMad for Modern: An Upper East Side Walking Tour
Amidst the Upper East Side's celebrated array of Beaux Arts, Colonial Revival and other landmarks, can be found important examples of Modern architecture designed by…
21 Mar, 18PastLife at the Top: A Book Talk
Authors Kirk Henckels and Anne Walker of Life at the Top: New York's Most Exceptional Apartment Buildings will take us through the evolution of the…
12 Dec, 17PastAn Inside Look: Gracie Studio
Founded in 1898 by Charles R. Gracie, Gracie specializes in fine interior decoration, including antique furniture and exquisite, handpainted wall paper.
The…
04 Jun, 17PastArt Deco on the Upper East Side: A Walking Tour
Straight from the source of the "definitive guide to New York City's Art Deco architecture," veteran tour guide Anthony W. Robins will help uncover the…
20 May, 17Past“Modern” Times: A Walking Tour
The Upper East Side boasts Modern and Post-Modern designs by some of the most prominent architects of the mid-twentieth century and beyond. [lgc_column grid="70" tablet_grid="50"…
13 May, 17PastAttack of the Killer Megatowers: How to Preserve Quality of Life in a Changing Upper East Side
With the opening of the Second Avenue Subway and the influx of new development on the Upper East Side, zoning and preservation are two critical…
09 Dec, 16PastPhantom Breweries of the Upper East Side
In the late 19th century, Yorkville was home to country's largest beer production facility, Ehret's Hell Gate Brewery on East 92nd Street, with neighboring Ruppert…
08 Dec, 16PastNew York at Its Core: A Special MCNY Tour
Want to learn more about our city's rich history? Come along with FRIENDS for a special, after-hours private tour of the Museum of the City…
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