823 Madison Avenue
A playground originally constructed in the 1930s, and pathways, within an English Romantic style public park designed in 1857-1858 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Application is to modify the playground footprint and pathways, and replace fencing.
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.
41 East 74th Street
A neo-Georgian style town house designed by Aymar Embury II and built in 1928-29. Application is to alter the front façade at the ground floor, and to modify fenestration on secondary facades.
News from FRIENDS – Winter 2023
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.
160 East 70th Street
Italianate style residence with some Neo-Classical elements, designed by William McNamara and constructed in 1872-1874, present facade designed by Thomas Lehreche and constructed in 1961.
34 East 70th Street
A neo-Medieval style residence, originally built as two row houses in 1884-85, altered and combined by William Lawrence Bottomley in 1924-29. Application is to alter facade, construct rooftop and rear yard additions, excavate the areaway and modify masonry openings.
25 East 64th Street
An Italianate style rowhouse designed by John G. Prague, built in 1879-80 and altered in 1919 and 1926. Application is to construct a rooftop elevator bulkhead.
160 East 70th Street
Italianate style residence with some Neo-Classical elements, designed by William McNamara and constructed in 1872-1874, present facade designed by Thomas Lehreche and constructed in 1961. Application is for a full redesign of the buildings’ facade.
20 East 68th Street
An apartment building designed by Boak & Raad and built in 1955. Application is to establish a master plan governing the future installation of windows.
822 Madison Avenue
A four-story and basement neo-Grec residence built in 1881-82 by Charles Buek & Co., since converted for commercial use. Application is for the installation of new glass at the storefront display window.