On March 23rd, the LPC voted unanimously to designate the Upper East Side Historic District Extension! 75 buildings, including apartment buildings, carriage houses and busy Lexington storefronts have been added to the new and improved Upper East Side Historic District.
This will be the first expansion of the district in twenty-nine years – since its initial designation in 1981. FRIENDS applauds the community, our elected officials and anyone who lent their support or gave an encouraging word on this long road to designation. Together we have saved one more corner of New York City from demolition and inappropriate out-of-scale development. A special thank you to Council Member Daniel Garodnick, an avid and enthusiastic supporter of this overdue district extension.
FRIENDS has long been aware of the fragile nature of Lexington Avenue’s livable and lovable streetscape, its clusters of low rise 19th century rowhouses, elegant pre-war apartment buildings and most importantly its enduring spirit as one of New York City’s great main streets. There are wonderful and unusual examples of architecture in this newly protected part of New York City, such as the remarkable Parge House at 65th Street and a row of rare surviving stables on East 75th Street, not to mention vulnerable historic storefronts along Lexington Avenue and so much more. Learn more about New York City’s newest expanded historic district by visiting our website at www.friends-ues.org.
View a map of the Upper East Side Historic District Extension
Learn more about our efforts to expand the Upper East Side Historic District
