Newsletter Archive

38 Gramercy Park: Update on Monday Night’s Construction

The developer explains Monday night’s late construction at 38 Gramercy Park and the steps being taken to reduce further disruption.

How Gramercy Park Was Saved

Ruggles’s 1831 indenture, the 1912 fight over a street through the Park, and sixty years of landmark protection.

38 Gramercy Park: Weekend Street Closures

What to know about East 21st Street on September 19–20 and 26–27.

Together We Remember: The 25th Anniversary at the 13th Precinct

Neighbors and officers of the 13th Precinct mark twenty-five years.

Join US: WTC Ceremony Tomorrow @ 13th Precinct

Invitation to the 25th-anniversary ceremony at the precinct.

Twenty-Five Years: Please Join Us on September 11

How neighbors sustained the relief effort in 2001, and an invitation to the anniversary ceremony.

Communications & Neighbor Outreach

How we keep neighbors informed through newsletters, alerts and follow-up with local institutions.

Gramercy Park Hotel - Construction Notice

The Hotel’s notice of a crane and concrete operation on Lexington Avenue.

38 Gramercy Park: Overnight Work

The developer’s explanation of an overnight concrete pour, and what the Block Association asked for.

Public Safety & Security

The Block Association’s partnership with the 13th Precinct and its neighborhood safety work.

Construction Update: 38 Gramercy Park Reaches the Sixth Floor

Concrete reaches the sixth floor, the hoist is running, and the Block Association raises questions about sanitation and rodents.

Please join us - National Night Out Against Crime

An invitation to the 13th Precinct’s 2026 National Night Out.

ArborScope: Meet the Forty-One

The 41 street trees and the record we keep for each.

Neighborhood Alert: A Caution on Mail Collection Boxes

A caution about the blue mail collection boxes, after a neighbor’s report to the precinct.

The Blocks Around the Park: A Look at Our Work

An overview of the Block Association’s neighborhood programs.

Clean Streets: The Neighborhood Refresh Is Complete

The 2026 Neighborhood Refresh is finished: what was repainted and repaired.

Happy Independence Day from the GPBA

Happy Summer!

Summer in the Park, in photographs.

Construction Update: 38 Gramercy Park

A construction update from the developer of 38 Gramercy Park.

In and Around Gramercy Park: A Season of Work and Care

The Neighborhood Refresh outside the fence; gate, bench and fountain repairs inside it.

Clean Streets - A Fresh Touch for Gramercy Park

Phase one of the Refresh: 41 tree-garden fences, 12 lampposts, 8 hydrants and more repainted.

38 Gramercy Park Update

Foundation walls and reinforcement work, with a reported target of spring 2028 for completion.

Update: Community Questions Regarding 38 Gramercy Park

The developer’s responses to questions about construction start times, noise, contaminated-soil removal and groundwater treatment.

Gramercy Park in Bloom

A spring collection through the eyes of Park Caretaker Amando Flores, with an opening photograph by Sean Brady.

Construction Update: 38 Gramercy Park Transition to Structural Operations

Excavation was nearing completion as work moved to foundations, underground utilities and the first major cellar concrete pours.

Gramercy Park Hotel - Update

The Hotel operator’s agreement to restrictions on bars and operating hours following residents’ negotiations.

Celebrating the Birthday of Samuel Ruggles

Remembering Samuel B. Ruggles, the founder of Gramercy Park.

Happy Spring!

NY Times: The Development Boom in Gramercy Park

A New York Times article on development around Gramercy Park.

Celebrating Women’s History Month on Gramercy Park

Women and institutions in Gramercy’s literary, artistic and educational history.

A Thank You to Our Dedicated Snow Removal Team

A thank-you to the Clean Team and Park staff for clearing snow from sidewalks, paths and entrances.

Spreading Valentine’s Day Love from Gramercy Park

Valentine’s Day greetings and appreciation for the neighborhood’s first responders.

Update: Post-Storm Snow Removal and Sidewalk Safety

A winter update on snow clearance and keeping neighborhood sidewalks accessible.

Safety Update at 38 Gramercy Park

Changes at East 21st Street included an adjusted traffic mirror, additional pedestrian barriers and signs, and removal of the jobsite viewing window.

A Majestic Duo: Two Red-tailed Hawks Spotted in Gramercy Park

Photographs of two red-tailed hawks spotted in the Park and how to tell the adult from the juvenile.

Keeping Gramercy Clean: Christmas Tree Disposal

The January 2026 collection arrangements, coordinated by the Clean Team and Park caretakers.

Gramercy Park Snow Photos

Winter photographs submitted by neighbors after the snowstorm.

Happy New Year!

Final hours of 2025: Support the Gramercy Park Block Association

Final Days of 2025: Investing in Gramercy’s Future

Capturing the Magic: Gramercy in the Snow

Merry Christmas from Gramercy Park

Gramercy Park: By The Numbers

Safety Update at 38 Gramercy Park

2025 GPBA Wall Calendar

ArborScope™: Saving our Gramercy Park Trees

Clean Streets Gramercy Park!

Gramercy Park in Autumn

On Giving Tuesday - Support the Gramercy Park Block Association!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Gramercy Park Block Association

How Neighbors Saved Gramercy Park — and Continue to Protect It Today

Maialino Is Coming Home to Gramercy!

38 Gramercy Park – Demolition, Tree Work & Lamp Post Protection

Keeping Gramercy Comfortable & Protected: All-Natural Mosquito Control

The Ruggles Fountain: A Landmark Renewed

Together We Remember: 24th Anniversary of September 11th

The Flowers of Gramercy Park

Clean Streets - A Fresh Touch for Gramercy Park

The Flower Beds at the Heart of Gramercy Park

Gramercy Park: Seasonal Maintenance

Clean Streets - A Fresh Touch for Gramercy Park

Keeping Gramercy Cleaner, Longer — Expanded Service Hours

Construction Update: 38 Gramercy Park East

Construction at 38 Gramercy - Update

Happy Spring!

38 Gramercy Park Update

Spreading Valentine’s Day Love from Gramercy Park

Time Is Running Out – Support the GPBA Today!

Helping Neighbors in Need

A Brighter, Safer Sidewalk Shed is Coming to The Gramercy Park Hotel

NYPD Family Holiday Party

2025 GPBA Wall Calendar

Help Safeguard the Trees of Gramercy Park

Clean Streets Gramercy Park!

Veterans Day at Kenmore Hall

Gramercy Park: Seasonal Maintenance

GPBA World Trade Center Remembrance Ceremony

Please join us! World Trade Center Remembrance Ceremony

Gramercy Park: End of Summer Cleanup

Filming on Gramercy Park West

Filming on Gramercy Park West

Clean Streets Gramercy Park

New Moss Gardens in Gramercy Park

Gramercy Park in Bloom

Eclipse in Gramercy Park

Happy Spring!

Important Update: Potential New Development Near Gramercy Park

Happy Valentine's Day!

Park Caretaker Amando Flores - - Celebrating 30 Years at Gramercy Park

Clean Streets Gramercy Park

Supporting the Work of the Gramercy Park Block Association

Holiday Songs from the Stoop of the Tilden Mansion

Gramercy Park: Maintenance & Special Projects

National Arts Club: Interview with Arlene Harrison

Update: 38 Gramercy Park

Happy Autumn from the Gramercy Park Block Association!

Community Day at the National Arts Club

GPBA World Trade Center Remembrance Ceremony

Gramercy Park Hotel & Maialino Updates

Please join us! World Trade Center Remembrance Ceremony

Gramercy Summer Update

Please join us - National Night Out Against Crime

Happy Summer!

Fire Shuts Namu Deli

Memorial Day

Elm Tree in Gramercy Park

Happy Arbor Day!!!

Gramercy Park in Bloom

Happy Spring!

Valentine's Day with the NYPD

Toy Drive for Nathan Straus Houses

Last Chance to Donate!

Gramercy Park Tote Bags!

Merry Christmas from the Gramercy Park Block Association

New Trees Planted on Gramercy Park

Neighborhood Safety and Security

The Trees of Gramercy Park

Clean Streets Gramercy Park

GPBA's Holiday Toy Drive

Happy Thanksgiving from the Gramercy Park Block Association

Veteran's Day 2022

GPBA World Trade Center Remembrance Ceremony

Gramercy Park Remembers 9/11

CitiBike Rack on Gramercy Park North

Backpack Drive for Project LIFT

Gramercy Park Hotel Update

GPBA Clean Streets: Interview with Saliou Diop

Gramercy Park flower beds planted for summer

"LIFT" Documentary at Tribeca Film Festival

Meet the Clean Streets Team

Playground Cleanup a Success!

Introducing Clean Streets!

Black History Month

GPBA shows support to local precinct following death of 2 NYPD officers

Help us bring Curbside Composting to our Neighborhood

Gramercy Park Winter Wonderland

Gramercy Park: By The Numbers

Neighborhood Homelessness

Cleaning our Streets

The Trees of Gramercy Park

Neighborhood Safety and Security

GPBA Holiday Community Service and Events

Outdoor Holiday Concert at the National Arts Club

Happy Thanksgiving!

GPBA Logo and Brand Identity

Gramercy Park Hotel Update

Please join us! World Trade Center Remembrance Ceremony

Gramercy Park Remembers 9/11

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Backpack Drive for Project LIFT

Gramercy Park News

Backpack Drive for Project LIFT

Holiday follow-up

Community-service record

Brotherhood remembrance and GPBA’s response

Back-to-school collection

Trustees update in Gramercy Park News

GPBA tribute

Summer planting

Full June 14 gathering remarks and Ira Fox photograph

Memorial Day record

Olmsted Salon: music, talks and theatre

Olmsted Salon: music, talks and theatre

Jazz in the Cave

Irrigation upgrade

Call for archive photographs

Clothing, toys and support for Fox House

Toy sorting and program partners

Jimmy Moran’s retirement

Thanksgiving dinner organized by Kathleen Scupp

Winter preparation

Veterans luncheon

E-MEN series and anniversary remembrance

Gramercy Park News 828: Emergency cable replacement update

Gramercy Park News 825: College support follow-up

Gramercy Park News 823: LIFT arts opportunities and college support

Gramercy Park News 821: College support

Gramercy Park News 818: Remembrance Garden update

Gramercy Park News 817: Twentieth-anniversary remembrance notice

Gramercy Park News 816: Olmsted Salon: music, talks and theatre

Gramercy Park News 814: Olmsted Salon: music, talks and theatre

Gramercy Park News 813: Daily Provisions’ contribution

Gramercy Park News 812: Spring root care

Gramercy Park News 810: Six to Celebrate gathering

Gramercy Park News 809: Snow photographs

Gramercy Park News 807: Project Cicero collection

Gramercy Park News 806: Project update

Gramercy Park News 805: Perspectives from neighbors

Gramercy Park News 804: Bluestone project announcement

Giving Tuesday

Kenmore Thanksgiving dinner

Gramercy Park News 803: Holiday donations

Gramercy Park News 800: Tivoli sign update

Gramercy Park News 792: Quality of Life Committee report

Gramercy Park News 791: Neighbors’ messages of thanks

Gramercy Park News 790: Amando Flores interview

Gramercy Park News 788: Summer Streets notice

Gramercy Park News 787: Pizza delivery to local commands

Gramercy Park News 783: GPBA remembers Bill Cunningham

Annual event remembrance

Gramercy Park News 774: Thank-you and follow-up

Gramercy Park News 773: Pantry drive announcement

Gramercy Park News 772: Planters and trees installed

Gramercy Park News 767: Planter proposal

Gramercy Park News 764: Project Cicero book collection

Fifteenth-anniversary retrospective

Holiday projects

Gramercy Park News 756: Children’s book sorting

Gramercy Park News 754: Thanksgiving follow-up

Gramercy Park News 742: Park shed improvements

Gramercy Park News 741: Back to School Drive

Gramercy Park News 740: GPBA neighborhood report

Gramercy Park News 732: Kenmore Hall: advocacy and continuing support

Gramercy Park News 731: Preservation Party co-sponsorship

Gramercy Park News 728: Neighborhood news

Gramercy Park News 726: Root care

Gramercy Park News 724: Sean Brady and Alex Nguyen’s spring photographs

Gramercy Park News 723: Lois Conner and Sean Brady’s spring photographs

Gramercy Park News 721: Precinct Remembrance Garden

Gramercy Park News 719: Zoning proposal and HDC

Gramercy Park News 717: Traffic-light relocation

Toy-drive follow-up

Support for children

Neighborhood News 704: Thanksgiving follow-up

Supporting Nazareth Housing

Safety lights at the Park gates

Neighborhood News 695: GPBA facilitates tree-garden fence and planting

Neighborhood News 693: A seasonal photographic record

Neighborhood News 691: Holiday gatherings for police families

Neighborhood News 690: Birds of Gramercy Park

Neighborhood News 688: Katrina and Sandy overview

Neighborhood News 684: Remembering officers with their families

Neighborhood News 682: Twentieth-anniversary retrospective

Neighborhood News 681: Gramercy Park Remembers

Neighborhood News 678: Twentieth-anniversary service retrospective

Neighborhood News 676: The campaign at 38 Gramercy Park North

Neighborhood News 674: Street-tree incident

Neighborhood News 668: Responding to West Nile concerns in 2000

Neighborhood News 665: North fence repair complete

Neighborhood News 582: Remembering Officer Anthony Sanchez

Neighborhood News 580: Lamppost and traffic-signal update

Neighborhood News 579: Neighborhood coordination with a Third Avenue clinic

Neighborhood News 577: GPBA’s first year: 1994–1995

Neighborhood News 578: LIFT support and the ballet’s new home

Neighborhood News 575: Restoration plans

Neighborhood News 573: The Kenmore campaign

Neighborhood News 569: Make Music New York

Neighborhood News 557: The 2014 gathering and history program

Neighborhood News 553: Tree-garden planting

Neighborhood News 549: Safety forum notice

Neighborhood News 545: Gravel project description

Neighborhood News 542: Restoration plans and GPBA’s role

Neighborhood News 539: Gramercy Park Spring Cleanup

Neighborhood News 540: 41 East 22nd Street

Neighborhood News 536: Final-phase notice

Neighborhood News 535: Easter Basket Project

Neighborhood News 523: New street signs

Neighborhood News 520: The expanded project

Neighborhood News 518: GPBA’s account of The Players’ new chapter

Neighborhood News 516: The sculpture’s exhibition journey

Neighborhood News 512: Practical donations through Calvary–St. George’s

Neighborhood News 509: Kenmore pantry drive

Neighborhood News 487: Nazareth Housing thanks neighbors

Neighborhood News 483: The holiday distribution network

Neighborhood News 478: A neighborhood gathering with a generous purpose

Neighborhood News 476: Neighbors Helping Neighbors delivers Thanksgiving

Neighborhood News 474: GPBA shares the architectural account

Neighborhood News 472: Adopt a family for Christmas

Neighborhood News 475: Books for children spending the holidays in care

Neighborhood News 468: Two vans of donations

Neighborhood News 466: A warmer winter starts with a coat

Neighborhood News 459: One year later

Neighborhood News 458: Two new trees planted on Gramercy Park South

Neighborhood News 457: New Landscape Plan

Neighborhood News 454: Initial repaving and requests

Neighborhood News 435: The first Back to School Drive

Neighborhood News 430: Arts clubs and their future

Neighborhood News 427: Shopping safety

Neighborhood News 426: Cellphone recovery

Neighborhood News 423: Gabriel Popian and Park restoration

Neighborhood News 421: Helping children begin the school year

Neighborhood News 420: Streetscape painting, planting and repairs · 2013–2016

Neighborhood News 419: Fresh Direct donates flowers

Neighborhood News 418: National Night Out

Neighborhood News 416: Summer preservation and greening program

Neighborhood News 413: The conversion of 18 Gramercy Park South

Neighborhood News 408: Summer Streets and Voice Tunnel

Neighborhood News 404: Street-cleaning crew and the neighborhood’s response

Neighborhood News 400: Credit-card bulletin

Neighborhood News 399: Restoration testimony

Neighborhood News 397: Flowers for the precinct

Neighborhood News 390: Make Music New York

Neighborhood News 389: ATM skimming

Neighborhood News 383: The four-bed design

Neighborhood News 381: Preparedness presentation

Neighborhood News 375: Deception burglaries

Neighborhood News 373: Arborist survey

Neighborhood News 371: Ladder Company 3 equipment grant

Neighborhood News 369: Tree maintenance program

Neighborhood News 359: ATM shoulder surfing

Neighborhood News 345: Help Save The Players

Neighborhood News 344: Return to the National Arts Club

Neighborhood News 305: Tom Pike’s anniversary celebration

Neighborhood News 299: The 124th Candlelight Service

Neighborhood News 297: Toy drive following Hurricane Sandy

Neighborhood News 294: Daycare visit and winter clothing

Neighborhood News 293: Thanksgiving-week update

Neighborhood News 292: Volunteer opportunities

Neighborhood News 290: Hurricane Sandy update

Neighborhood News 289: Relief distribution

Neighborhood News 287: More than 500 bags

Neighborhood News 285: First deliveries

Neighborhood News 286: Anderson Hall collection point

Neighborhood News 284: After Sandy, a neighborhood asks what it can do

Neighborhood News 256: Video-system installation begins

Neighborhood News 237: Annual tree maintenance

Neighborhood News 221: Storm response

Neighborhood News 183: The new year begins with thanks

Neighborhood News 179: Small clothes, a neighborhood’s generosity

Neighborhood News 175: Trustees winter update and Christmas Grove photograph

Neighborhood News 171: Doe Fund crew’s first month

Neighborhood News 164: A book can be a holiday gift

Neighborhood News 150: A place at the Thanksgiving table

Neighborhood News 148: USDA survey

Neighborhood News 143: Autumn cleanup and Irene replacements

Neighborhood News 139: Calder installation

Neighborhood News 59: Town & Village

Neighborhood News 8: The neighborhood turns generosity into holiday traditions

Neighborhood News 5: A spring promise, planted by PS 40