From a forthcoming article by Clark Kent in a major metropolitan newspaper,
concerning some houses built by the Rhinelanders at the northeast corner of
89th and Lexington:

"Over on Lexington, Lichten Craig Architects are about to begin the third
exterior restoration to take place on that row in ten years, for a new owner
at 1346 Lexington Avenue.  Joan Craig says work will begin next year
stripping the paint off the house, just as was done at 1348 and 1350
Lexington some time ago.  This will destroy the bank of ivy which is almost
covering the house (and extending to 1348), coming all the way over from 1342
Lexington.

"That's a pity, because, even if the ivy conceals the architectural features,
it also buffers the awful torrent of traffic down Lexington Avenue, making
this particular spot a semi-breathing space on an otherwise polluted street.
But photographs from 1990 show that almost all the ivy growth has taken place
since that year, so it has the chance to return, and may make this row just
as picturesque as its sibling half a block away."

Sign me,  Cripto Nite