Things Are Lookin' Up on the UES

Literally, that is. Two recent filings with the Landmarks Preservation Commission show that the only way to go is up. Want some proof? Kgood. Up first is the 'as is' townhouse at 12 East 78th Street (shown on right). The townhouse traded for $9.75 million in 2009 with pre-approved plans for some serious expansion, including a glossy rooftop addition (rendering shown in middle). Unfortunately, it looks like those plans have expired or changed, as the current owners are scheduled to have yet another hearing in mid-May for a similar expansion.

Up next is the 1921 Fred French-designed Co-op at 21 East 66th Street, whose penthouse owners are greedily seeking a rooftop addition. More is more, as they say.

via Sotheby's and CityRealty