architecture, Upper West Side, UWS
By Claudie Benjamin It’s hard to imagine anyone more engaging and informed than Robert Arthur King, FIAA, Architect, on the subject of the stone carvings that ornament the facades of Upper West Side brownstones built between 1870-1930. Actually, King’s...
Broadway, Upper West Side
UWS Highlight by Claudie Benjamin Volunteer gardener Chizu Ito in Verdi Square These days, a place to pause, distance and simply enjoy serenity in NYC is a prize. Verdi Square, between 72nd and 73rd Streets and Broadway is not an obvious location for peace and quiet,...
Architectural History Spotlight, Broadway, Upper West Side
By Claudie Benjamin and Andra Moss Born in St. Louis Missouri in 1884, Sara Teasdale lived a sheltered life, but from a young age was committed to writing lyric poetry. She was also determined to one day live in New York City. Deciding to marry St. Louis...
#votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK, Dept. of Buildings, Upper West Side
With many thanks to our team of Attorneys: John Low-Beer, Chuck Weinstock and Zoning Expert George Janes, and YOU, our UWS Neighbors, the Department of Buildings has issued an Intent to Revoke Approval against their prior approval to amend the development at 36 West...
Landmark West, Upper West Side
A large crowd of present and previous Upper West Siders came together to hear author Jen Rubin and journalist Amy Harmon talk UWS neighborhood, family, and small business. Lots of local love was in evidence as the duo shared memories of the Rubin family business, RCI,...
#votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK, Preservation Under Fire, shadows, skyline, Upper West Side, UWS
View the West 65th and West 66th Street Block Association’s video NYC” Development by Loophole which addresses the development activity at 36 West 66th Street (aka 50 West 66th Street).
