June 2: Block Association Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is Tuesday, June 2 at 7:15 pm The Annual Meeting for the Block Association is being done via Zoom this year, as group gatherings are still not possible. Part of the process of the Annual Meeting includes election of the Board of Directors. Please fill out the ballot and instructions to return … Read more

Block Association and Coronavirus Response

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Dear Neighbors, As the virus looms over all of us, I just wish we could change the channel. I would like to thank all the responses I received and offers of help from the last Block Bytes It was, and is, greatly appreciated. FINANCES As with everything else, … Read more

NYC Plastic Bag Ban

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes  New York State Plastic Bag Ban took effect March 1st.  Now that the ban is in place, we would like to remind you that the Block Association has reusable bags for sale that promote our block…see below for the options or stop by the lobby of 315 Riverside Drive, … Read more

Block Association Dues

Block Association dues are due now. If you haven’t done so, now is the time to peel off a check and financially support the block association so that we can continue to do the things we do- guard service, plantings and the yard sale as well as surprise get togethers. $160 for block residents and … Read more

Joel DeArce’s Funeral Arrangements

Joseph DeArce, the super of 895 West End Avenue, passed away this past Sunday. He was an integral part of the block and was a great supporter of the Block Association and will be sorely missed. Wake: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM 4425 Broadway, New York, NY 10040 Phone: 212- 942-3700 Funeral Mass: … Read more

Join Us for Our Annual Bulb Planting

Update: West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Revised Again!! Spring Bulb Planting- Due to the lousy forecast for Sunday, planting will be tomorrow Saturday Nov 30th from 10am to noon. And Wednesday Dec 4th from 10am to 1pm if needed. Any questions? Please contact Larry Stern at lsbluestar@aol.com Spring Bulb Planting Postponed due to … Read more

Block Bytes: Yard Sale Wrap Up

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Yard Sale Wrap Up This year’s Yard Sale was a joy to work on because the end result was great- a block full of people having fun. Another great day. Many thanks to the volunteers and the weather! The pesky film production crews’ use of the block meant we segued … Read more

Hurry! Yard Sale Almost Sold Out!

We are 90% sold out already and will fill up in the next two weeks. If you already bought a space, we thank you. If you have not yet claimed your  place in this  wonderful Fall event with over 60 vendors, contact us at https://bloomingdale.org/events-activities/yard-sale/yard-sale-vendors/ to register now. The 30th Annual West 104th Street Yard … Read more