Liberty Tower at 55 Liberty Street, is one of many historic skyscrapers in downtown Manhattan that has worn the moniker of "tallest building in the world." Located at the northwest corner of Nassau Street and Liberty Street, this 33-story limestone tower was built as a commercial office building in 1909 and converted to residential apartments in 1979. This storied building was one of the first in the Financial District to be ...
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The landmarked Grand Madison condominium at 225 Fifth Avenue, on the northern edge of Madison Square Park, displays hypnotizing architectural features. The exterior windows of this massive brick and limestone structure play in staccato, giving off an aesthetic reminiscent of a typewriter, with its steady rhythms and robust countenance. Completed in 1907, this Renaissance Revival building is emblazoned with rich detailing across its thirteen-story elevation. The Grand Madison utilizes alternatingly ...
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Basking in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Eagle Warehouse is prominently situated between Furman and Vine Street, just near Brooklyn Bridge Park, throttling the border between Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. The landmarked building was completed in 1894 and was the home of the Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company, the memory of which is eminently intact on the building’s spectacular arched entryway and top banner to this day. ...
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The modernity of the tantalizing glass structure at 40 Mercer Street makes a daring architectural statement amidst the historic cast-iron buildings within the Soho Historic District. As your eyes run across the hypnotic symmetry of the elevation, your first thought is that the building has been misplaced. Your second thought is what a marvelous contemporary interpretation of the traditional Soho loft. Not surprisingly, this testament of modern architecture is a ...
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The Textile Building at 66 Leonard Street sits prominently on the southeast corner of Leonard Street and Church Street, a bold reminder of Tribeca past. Across the street, ever-looming over this turn-of-the-century limestone edifice, is the Jenga-like skyscraper, 56 Leonard Street, a marvel of modern engineering and a must-see on any downtown attraction list. In no corner of the city could you find two more distinct buildings, yet each one ...
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