Streetscape painting, planting and repairs · 2013–2016

In August 2013, the Gramercy Park Block Association reported on its summer neighborhood preservation, environmental and greening program. Crews removed graffiti and stickers and painted street fixtures, including hydrants, sign poles, tree-garden fences and bishop’s crook lampposts.

The work also included planting tree gardens and power-washing bluestone sidewalks. These practical tasks connected neighborhood appearance with care for its distinctive materials and public spaces.

In July 2014, another neighborhood update answered questions about the bishop’s crook lamppost at Lexington Avenue and Gramercy Park North. It had been removed for repairs to its base and was back in place. The same notice recorded traffic-signal repairs by the Department of Transportation.

2016

Renewing the litter receptacles

In May 2016, the Block Association reported replacing and restoring the trash receptacles surrounding Gramercy Park. Contributions to its 2015 fundraising campaign paid for the project.

Explore the current Clean Streets & Streetscape program.