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Upper East Side Blood Center Tower Advances Despite Opposition
The 334-foot tower, which has emerged as the neighborhood's most contested new development, could be certified as soon as April.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side Real Estate News
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Epstein's Upper East Side Mansion Sells To Finance Exec: Report
The notorious 71st Street townhouse once owned by Jeffrey Epstein sold for a lower-than-expected sum of $51 million, according to reports.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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12 UES Brokers Discriminated Against Low-Income Renters: Lawsuit
Twelve Upper East Side brokers were named in a major lawsuit filed in federal court Monday, alleging they refused to allow housing vouchers.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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Billionaire's Upper East Side Mansion Sells For $60M: Report
The six-story home owned by Vincent Viola was previously linked to a Chinese businessman who disappeared, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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UES Building With 35 Affordable Apartments Opens Doors
A housing lottery has already been completed for the new East 86th Street building — but there's another opportunity not far away.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side Rents Drop Even Further In 2021, Report Finds
The new year has brought few changes to the neighborhood's real estate market, as January's rents dropped further below last year's.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
UES Developer Tears Up Popular Garden As Residents Protest
A row of planters that brightened a gray stretch of York Avenue for decades were ripped from the ground Wednesday despite tenants' pleas.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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UES Rents Plummet But Essential Workers Don't Benefit: Study
Hundreds of apartments became affordable on the Upper East Side last year, but most essential workers live too far away to enjoy them
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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11 Upper East Side Apartments Hit Lottery Starting Under $1,500
The apartments, which are located on East 94th Street, include access to a sun terrace with barbecue grills and a state-of-the-art gym.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Upper East Side Barely Added Housing Since 2010, New Study Finds
The neighborhood gained less housing in the past decade than almost any in New York due to demolitions and mergers, a city report found.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Could Upper East Side Buildings Ditch Trump's Name?
Now that Donald Trump has left office — and left New York — some Upper East Siders are seeking to drop his name from neighborhood towers.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
UES Hospital Buys 2 Neighborhood Buildings
An Upper East Side hospital purchased two adjacent buildings this month, including one that until recently housed an elite nursery school.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Upper East Side Had NYC's Most Home Sales In 2020: Study
Despite sharp declines in home sale prices, the Upper East Side still led all New York neighborhoods with more than 1,700 sales last year.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Actress Buys UES Duplex In One Of December's Priciest Deals
Actress Christine Baranski spent $2.2 million on the Upper East Side apartment — one of December's top sales, the New York Times reported.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Upper East Side Rents Plummeted In 2020, Study Finds
New York rents fell more this year than they did during the Great Recession, and the Upper East Side helped lead the way, a study found.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
2 Upper East Side Buildings Make 'Worst Landlord Watchlist'
Two Upper East Side buildings that have racked up dozens of violations appeared on this year's annual list by the Public Advocate's office.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Controversial UES 'Tower On Stilts' Scrapped, Politician Says
A developer has abandoned plans to build a high-rise with a controversial 150-foot hollow core in the center, a local officeholder said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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Blood Center Building Hits Roadblocks On Upper East Side
An Upper East Side community board voted Wednesday to oppose the New York Blood Center's major expansion, which is still moving forward.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Massive Madison Avenue Townhouse In The Sky Sells
A triplex penthouse on Madison Avenue – complete with eight terraces and panoramic views of Central Park – was listed for more than $27M.
Gillian Smith, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Upper East Side Had The Most Home Price Drops In NYC Last Month
A stretch of the Upper East Side had the most drops in home prices of any New York City neighborhood last month, according to a new study.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
How Many Upper East Siders Left NYC During The Pandemic: Report
The exodus from the Upper East Side was among the highest of any New York City neighborhood, according to USPS change-of-address requests.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Rare New Affordable Apartments To Be Sold On Upper East Side
Apartments selling for as low as $23,900 will hit the market in a new Upper East Side building this year, officials announced.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
UES Community Board Harshly Critical Of Blood Center Expansion
Ambitious plans to expand the New York Blood Center and Lenox Hill Hospital got a cool reception from an Upper East Side community board.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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Lenox Hill Expansion Opponents Unmoved By Hospital's Concessions
Lenox Hill Hospital removed a controversial tower from its expansion plan, but Upper East Side preservationist groups are still fighting it.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Developer Seeks To Demolish 2 Upper East Side Buildings
The buildings, which may only be partially demolished, will be part of the planned Giorgio Armani flagship expansion on Madison Avenue.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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Permits Filed For New 20-Story Building On Upper East Side
The permits call for a new 20-story apartment tower on East 86th Street, one of the Upper East Side's busiest commercial corridors.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Controversial Tower Nixed In New Lenox Hill Expansion Plan
Lenox Hill Hospital is scrapping a contentious 490-foot tower and shortening the height of a new hospital tower after neighborhood outcry.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
NY Blood Center Plots Major Upper East Side Expansion
The New York Blood Center announced plans for a major redevelopment of its Upper East Side headquarters, including a new 16-story tower.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion Battle Resumes After Pandemic Pause
The battle over Lenox Hill Hospital's ambitious expansion plan is ramping back up, but the hospital has made some major concessions.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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Block-Swallowing UES Mega Development Fined For Safety Violations
A sometimes-controversial, full-block demolition on First Avenue was hit with a $10,000 fine in July for safety violations, the city said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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Evangelical Church Seeks To Build 10-Story UES Ministry Center
Redeemer, a conservative Evangelical megachurch, plans to demolish a century-old 91st St. apartment building to make way for the center.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Jeffrey Epstein's UES Mansion Hits Market At $88M, Report Says
The late notorious sex offender's East 71st Street mansion is one of New York's largest townhouses.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
UES Neighborhood Sees Most Home Price Reductions In June: Study
More than 70 listings in the Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side reduced asking prices during June.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Council Rep To Hold Info Session On Roosevelt Island Apt Lottery
More than 300 apartments in a Roosevelt Island development are being offered at various income levels. Applications must be sent by July 6.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Developers File For 13-Story Tower On Madison Avenue
The new 210-foot building will contain 12 large apartments and ground-floor retail space.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
UES Zip Codes Drop Out Of City's 10 Priciest During 2010s: Study
Median sales prices for properties on the Upper East Side's 10028 and 10065 are no longer in the 10 most expensive in New York City.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
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UES Mission Damaged In Fire Returns To Market For $50M: Report
The building, once owned by the former goverment of Yugoslavia, suffered damage during a 2018 fire.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Tower Ruling May Endanger Upper East Side Development: Report
Local lawmakers may mount a new challenge against a Sutton Place building approved before new height restrictions were passed.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Broker Fee Ban Would Save UES Renters Thousands, Study Says
Even after rent hikes, Upper East Siders would save lots of money without having to pay broker fees.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Lenox Hill May Scrap Park Avenue Tower From Expansion Plan
Northwell Health recently presented plans to expand the hospital without building a 490-foot residential tower on Park Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
