News from FRIENDS – Fall 2024

This past Tuesday, March 27th, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a new set of rules the agency has proposed to streamline the process of making changes to designated historic buildings.

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980 Park Avenue

990 Park Avenue

A Second Empire and Gothic Revival style rectory building designed by Patrick C. Keely and built in 1881-1883. Application is to modify the front areaway and construct a barrier-free access ramp.

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News from FRIENDS – Fall 2025

The Fall 2025 issue is here, delivering a powerful look at the most urgent preservation battles and victories shaping the Upper East Side. This issue dives into the crisis of affordable housing and development, featuring an Open Letter to Mayoral Candidates. You will also find an in-depth analysis of the

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1040 Park Avenue

A Renaissance Revival style apartment building designed by Delano & Aldrich and built in 1923-24. Application is to establish a Master Plan governing the future installation of through-wall louvers.

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950 Park Avenue

950 Park Avenue

A Renaissance Revival apartment building designed by J.E.R. Carpenter and constructed in 1919-1920. Application is for a Master Plan for window replacement.

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1082 Park Avenue

1082 Park Avenue

A Mediterranean Revival style commercial building designed by Frederick T. Camp and built in 1886-87, and altered in 1925 by Augustus N. Allen. Application is to modify a rooftop addition.

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980 Park Avenue

990 Park Avenue

A Second Empire and Gothic Revival style rectory building designed by Patrick C. Keely and built in 1881-1883. Application is to modify the front areaway and construct a barrier-free access ramp.

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935 Park Avenue

935 Park Avenue

A Renaissance Revival style apartment building designed by Sugarman, Hess & Burger and built in 1923-24. Application is to modify the existing rooftop addition.

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980 Park Avenue

980 Park Avenue

A Second Empire and Gothic Revival style rectory building designed by Patrick C. Keely and built in 1881-1883. Application is to modify the front areaway and construct a barrier-free access ramp.

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111 Park Avenue

1111 Park Avenue

A Colonial Revival style apartment building designed by Schwartz & Gross and built in 1924- 25. Application is to establish a master plan governing the future installation of windows.

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