The Vertical Shift: Supertalls Push Into the Upper East Side
A new generation of supertall towers — some soaring well beyond 1,000 feet — is pushing north from Midtown and reshaping the neighborhood’s identity. Even just beyond the UES line, projects like the proposed 1,240-foot tower at 625 Madison Avenue illustrate how supertalls are edging ever closer, pressing against the
Mechanical Voids Zoning Text Amendment Summary and Impact
On Wednesday, May 29th, the New York City Council voted to amend the Zoning Resolution to cap exempt mechanical void space within new buildings in residential neighborhoods.
New York Times Covers FRIENDS’ Challenge of 1059 Third Avenue
As reported in April 2019, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts filed a zoning challenge against 1059 Third Avenue, at the corner of East 63rd Street.
Advocacy Update: City Planning Voids Hearing March 13th – Join Us to Speak Out!
On Wednesday, May 29th, the New York City Council voted to amend the Zoning Resolution to cap exempt mechanical void space within new buildings in residential neighborhoods.
Advocacy Update: Both City and State Move to Address Zoning Loopholes and Curb Supertalls
On Wednesday, May 29th, the New York City Council voted to amend the Zoning Resolution to cap exempt mechanical void space within new buildings in residential neighborhoods.