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Preserving the unique historic residential nature of Gramercy Park
When the Park is threatened with legal actions, as it has been several times, or when external threats jeopardize the historic integrity of the Park and the surrounding community, the GPBA is the entity that deals with these threats. We also work with buildings and developers to protect the community's unique historic residential character.
 Protected Gramercy Park and 1831 Park Trust for two decades from legal actions from the National Arts Club
Fought against legal actions to invalidate the 1831 Gramercy Park trust indenture
Read about National Arts Club litigation against Gramercy Park
Defended property rights of Gramercy Park residents and protected unique historic residential nature of Gramercy Park
Advised Zeckendorf Development and Robert A. M. Stern Architects on the 18 Gramercy Park South Redevelopment
Big Ticket | 18 Gramercy Park Penthouse for $42 Million
Facilitated placement of 26-ft Alexander Calder Sculpture in Gramercy Park
Worked with Park Trustees, Landmarks Preservation Commission, neighbors Alexander S. C. Rower (Calder grandson) and Samuel White (Stanford White great-grandson)
Advised Gramercy Park Hotel owners on hotel redevelopment
Distributed information detailing restoration plans for The Brotherhood Synagogue at 28 Gramercy Park South
Distributed information detailing restoration plans for Calvary/St. George's Church, 61 Gramercy Park North
Distributed information detailing restoration plans for Sonnenberg Mansion at 19/20 Gramercy Park South
Supported restoration plans for 5 Gramercy Park West, testified before the Landmarks Preservation Commission
Distributed information detailing restoration plans for 36 Gramercy Park East
Our Help Save The Players Campaign
Nominated National Arts Club as "Most Endangered"
Restored 41 tree gardens surrounding Gramercy Park
Added 3 rows of cobblestone, wrought iron fences, and ongoing maintenance
Implemented Annual Neighborhood Preservation Program
Painted street furniture, plantings, removed graffiti, power washed sidewalk
Monitored real estate development threatening the historic residential nature of Gramercy Park
New 60-story 22nd St skyscraper set to trump neighboring 23rd St tower One Madison by 150 ft
Facilitated new street signs around historic Gramercy Park
New street signs with smaller and more attractive lettering, and with "Gramercy Park Historic District" at the top
Annual Historic Walking Tour on History of Gramercy Park
Gramercy Park celebrates 175th anniversary with walking tour
Annual lectures on Notable Gramercy Park Residents and Historic Residences
Distributed information about area history
Researched and investigated missing Gramercy Park Nymph statue
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