Friends of the Upper East Side
Historic Districts

We are THRILLED to announce that on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the proposed Upper East Side Historic District Expansion! Applause filled the room after the calendaring was approved.  The expansion areas, including the northern extension from 72nd to 75th streets, and the southern extension from 63rd to 65th streets, will provide protection to help prevent unwanted demolition, alteration, or inappropriate development in this area.  The calendaring is the first formal step to officially designate the Upper East Side Historic District Expansion.  We will now await a public hearing, which will most likely to be held in the fall. We will keep you updated, as having public support at the hearing will be imperative to our final success.