Why We Exist
Dedicated to the ongoing improvement in the quality of life of our historic neighborhood, the mission of the West 90s Neighborhood Association is to find and engage in opportunities that improve the safety, habitability and beauty of our community.
What We Do
The West 90s Neighborhood Association is a not-for-profit community group that represents the economically, racially, ethnically and culturally diverse population that lives, works, and goes to school in this neighborhood. Comprised of volunteers, we involve ourselves in ways to enhance enjoyment of our streets (from 90th to 99th, Amsterdam Avenue to Riverside Drive) and neighboring environs. We also deal with safety and security issues, parking and traffic issues, landmark restoration, gardens and much more.
We welcome a fair share of the City’s well-managed facilities to house and support those in need, most especially as a temporary measure during times of pandemic and economic crises. Although we are not a social services agency, we advocate to assure that populations who require assistance receive necessary government services and, if warranted, that the community is provided with appropriate security protection.
When necessary, we advocate to various City agencies, the NYPD and our Community Board on issues of concern. Sometimes we partner with government officials and others to make certain our neighborhood is well represented by our elected and appointed officials. And sometimes we partner with adjacent organizations, notably the Riverside Park Conservancy, to aid with restoration of commemorative memorials such as the Joan of Arc and Soldiers’ and Sailors’ monuments.
Above all, the West 90s Neighborhood Association endeavors to keep our beautiful, charming, diverse and historic 30-block slice of Manhattan island welcoming to all.
A few blocks north in Riverside Park are public soccer and baseball fields, volleyball courts and a skate park.
Where We Are
Our neighborhood association spans 30 blocks – 90th street to 99th street, Amsterdam Avenue to Riverside Drive. But our neighborhood is the whole beautiful Upper West Side.
1. West 87th Street Dog Run
Community funded and maintained granite gravel ground cover dog run with fresh water and separate areas for large and small dogs.
2. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
An elegant example of the City Beautiful movement, the first marble stone was laid in 1900 to commemorate Union Army soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War.
3. Hippo Playground, Crabapple Grove, and 91st Street Garden
Fantastic playground with swings, wooden and green metal play equipment, spray shower, picnic tables, benches, sand pit, drinking fountain and comfort station. To the west is a beautiful volunteer garden promenade, to the east is popular sledding area, and to the north is a luscious crabapple grove.
4. Joan of Arc Park
Situated in a triangle plaza which is maintained by Riverside Park Conservancy grassroots volunteers, this over life-size bronze statue to the “Maid of Orléans” was dedicated in 1915.
5. West Side Community Garden
Run by volunteers, this privately-owned oasis is open for everyone to enjoy.
6. Trader Joe’s
National chain of neighborhood grocery stores
7. Symphony Space and Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space
Impactful theater, music, and film programming and conversations that harness the power of the arts to inspire and engage.
8. 96th St. Subway
Modernized in 2010 to make it ADA-accessible, this express station on the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line is served by the 1, 2, and 3 trains and was one of the first in the NYC subway system.
9. Whole Foods
Multinational supermarket chain which sells products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.
10. Lotus Garden
Located on the roof of a parking garage, this beautiful, 7,000 sq ft urban oasis is maintained by 28 community gardeners and welcomes the public on Sunday afternoons.
11. 97th Street Greenmarket
Serving the Upper West Side for more than 25 years the peak of the season finds this market teeming with produce from southern New Jersey, Orange County, NY, and the Hudson Valley.
12. Riverside Clay Tennis Association
Distributed on a first-come/first-serve basis, anyone can play on these 10 red clay courts within the NYC Parks & Recreation system.
13. Dinosaur Playground
Dinosaur sculptures, swings, a spray shower, two sandboxes, and climbing equipment.
14. Firemen’s Memorial
Dedicated in 1913, each autumn, the incumbent mayor joins the fire commissioner and thousands of uniformed firefighters here to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
15. Police Precinct
Deputy Inspector Naoki Yaguchi is the commanding officer of the 24th precinct that encompasses Manhattan Valley and a portion of Riverside Park.
17. Firehouse
Engine 76, Ladder 22 of the FDNY serving the upper west side and Morningside Heights.
18. Key Food
Cooperative of independently owned super markets.
How We Exist
A combination of private donations and building membership dues is needed to help our organization provide communication, advocacy and services for our community. Won’t you please consider giving what you can?
Who We Are
Neil M. Berson, co-president
Edward Soloway, co-president
Anita Quittner
Peter Randall
Email:
info@w90snyc.org
Address:
West 90s Neighborhood Association
2585 Broadway Suite #232
New York, NY 10025
The W90s Neighborhood Association is run by a volunteer Board of Directors and invites anyone with an interest in caring for our community to join the Association.
If you have the time to volunteer and have expertise or interest in any of these fields or others that may advance our cause, we encourage you to join us!
Finance
Legal
Community Relations
Project Management
Government Relations
PR/Marketing/Social Media
Photography/Videography
Illustration/Graphic Design/Web Design
And also…
The neighborhood—give or take 10 blocks especially along Riverside Drive—is a popular area for film and television shoots. The central characters of many TV shows, including “Will and Grace” and “30 Rock,” call these blocks home. Below are a few films and shows shot here:
You’ve Got Mail” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan at “the Garden People,” Riverside Park and 91st street.
You’ve Got Mail” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan at “the Garden People,” Riverside Park and 91st street.
“The Switch” with Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman at 194 Riverside Drive.
“The Switch” with Jason Bateman and Thomas Robinson on Riverside Drive and 92nd Street looking north.
“Godspell” starring Victor Garber at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument on Riverside Drive and 89th street.
“Hannah and Her Sisters” with Dianne Wiest, Sam Waterston, and Carrie Fisher touring Pomander Walk on 94th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue.
Episode of “Madame Secretary” with Tea Leoni and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument.
“Baby Mama” with Romany Malco and Tina Fey in front of 210 Riverside Drive.
“Baby Mama” with Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Dax Shepard in front of 210 Riverside Drive.