All comments and quotes as recorded by Simeon Bankoff and unconfirmed by the speakers, so you can blame me and not them. Once again, we were treated to opulent surroundings and a better sound system in the offices of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Counting the room, there were probably around 150 people in attendance, […]
Drama Resumes on East Side Over Aby Rosen’s ProposalBY DAVID LOMBINO – Staff Reporter of the SunJanuary 15, 2007URL: http://www.nysun.com/article/46651 The drama surrounding a developer’s proposal to build a 22-story elliptical glass tower on top of the limestone Parke-Bernet Gallery building on Madison Avenue between East 76th and East 77th streets will resume tomorrow in […]
From the New York Times, first: Battle Lines in the Fight To Protect SunnysidePublished: January 7, 2007 To the Editor:Re ”Brick Houses, Winding Paths and Unexpected Sharp Elbows” (Dec. 31):Sunnyside Gardens is already a Special Planned Community Preservation District. This ensures the kinds of protections most people think of when they think of ”development” and […]
From the Fort Greene CourierBy the way, HDC is always available to address community boards or groups. Please contact us to arrange a meeting. 01/12/2007Land use watchdogs bark, but don’t bite – Frustration on Community Board 2 as developers carry the day over objectionsBy Nadia Taha By all accounts, 2006 was a rough year for […]
Despite what you may have heard, the proposed playground at Burling Slip in the South Street Seaport Historic District is not a fait accompli. NY1 reported “Approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission appears likely,” and the Tribeca Tribune said, “While the commissioners stopped short of immediately approving the plan, their response was overwhelmingly positive.” The […]
From the Downtown Express Tenant holds out in 1830s building as ‘sexy’ projects go up around himBy Skye H. McFarlane Jim Teschner may be a landscape artist, but the bleak scenery outside his apartment building at 213 Pearl St. — and the stressful memories it evokes — have led him to put away the paintbrush. […]
From the Queens Times-Ledger Landmarks eyed for parts of Bayside By John Tozzi In an effort to keep existing houses from being replaced by larger new construction, preservation advocates want the community to think about applying for historic district status less than two years after Bayside was rezoned. “Folks are realizing that even with the […]
You may not have received an announcement, so please make note that Community Board 2 is holding a hearing next Wednesday with representatives from the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), the Buildings Department, and the Department of City Planning. The topic is the preservation of Sunnyside Gardens. Time: Wednesday, January 17, 7 PMPlace: Sunnyside Community Services, […]
*Society for Clinton Hill* General Meeting, Jan. 17, 2007, 7:00 pmSt. Luke’s Church, Parish House, Washington Ave. (Between DeKalb/Willoughby)Everyone invited. Refreshments at 7 pm. Meeting at 7:30 pm. AGENDA 1. Announcements -Call for volunteers and committee members: House Tour, Newcomer’s Party, Street Tree & Tree Guard Committee, Landmarks Committee, Other committees. -Other 2. 70 Leffert’s […]
The Symposium: Lessons from Robert MosesThursday, February 1, 2007 Symposium: 5:30 – 7:00 pmThe New York Academy of Medicine1216 Fifth Avenue at 103rd StreetPresented by the Museum of the City of New York Opening Reception: 7:00 – 9:00 pmMuseum of the City of New York1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street The Symposium: Lessons from Robert […]
