15 Central Park West is one of the newest, yet most famous addresses on the avenue. The asymmetrical condominium towers take up a full block. The 20-story “House” is on Central Park West; the 43-story “Tower” is on Broadway. The two are connected in a courtyard that also serves as a private driveway, to shield […]
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Oliver Cromwell is one of Emery Roth’s fabulous residential towers. Although it is just off Central Park West (next door to the twin-towered Majestic), the Cromwell easily competes with CPW addresses for visual attention. Name: Oliver Cromwell Location: 12 West 72nd Street Year Completed: 1927 Architect: Emery Roth Style: neo-Renaissance NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission: Designation
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First Church of Christ, Scientist is entering its third life, reincarnated as a museum. After a century of worship in its West 96th Street home, First Church of Christ, Scientist sold its landmark building to Crenshaw Christian Center East. A decade later, Crenshaw sold the building to a developer intent on converting the structure to
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Harperly Hall, among the first, if not the first NYC cooperative apartment building, is unique among Central Park West buildings for its Arts & Crafts style. Though the building has gone through many changes – including conversion to condominiums – the owners have preserved the original character. Christopher Gray’s “Streetscapes” column is an excellent accounting.
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235 West 76th Street, aka The Colorado, aka Lyonhurst, is a Romanesque Revival design notable for its colorful terra cotta. It is part of the West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension. Name: Colorado, Lyonhurst Location: 235 West 76th Street Year Completed: 1925 Architect: Robert T. Lyons Style: Romanesque Revival NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission: Designation Report Google
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215 West 78th Street is a Schwartz & Gross-designed apartment building, completed in 1926. Name: 215 West 78th Street Location: 215 West 78th Street Year Completed: 1926 Architect: Schwartz & Gross New York Times: Streetscapes/78th Street Between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway; 1887 Property Restriction Gives Block a Rare Charm Google Map All images copyright ©
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101 West 81st Street, aka 440-456 Columbus Avenue, aka 100-108 West 82nd Street, built in 1891 as the Hotel Endicott, was designed by Edward L. Angell in Romanesque Revival style. The building is part of the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District. Name: Endicott, Hotel Endicott Location: 101 West 81st Street Year Completed: 1891
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214 West 80th Street, Apthorp Motor Car Company garage, was built in 1906 to serve as a new car showroom and service garage. The dealership failed, but the garage lives on. Name: Apthorp Motor Car Company garage Location: 214 West 80th Street Year Completed: 1906 Architect: C.B. Brun Style: Beaux-Arts H. Grossman Master’s Thesis: MANHATTAN
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210 West 78th Street was designed by Louis Allen Abramson in neo-Tudor, half-timbered style. Name: 210 West 78th Street Location: 210 West 78th Street Year Completed: 1926 Architect: Louis Allen Abramson Style: neo-Tudor Daytonian in Manhattan: Louis A. Abramson’s 1926 210 West 78th Street New York Times: Habitats/210 West 78th Street; A Triplex Penthouse Topped
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205-207 West 77th Street is among the city buildings designed by politically-connected Horgan & Slattery team. Originally built for horse-drawn equipment, the firehouse has been modified to support heavier modern trucks. Name: Engine Co. 74 and Hook & Ladder 25 Location: 205-207 West 77th Street Year Completed: 1901 Architect: Horgan & Slattery Style: Italianate, Beaux-Arts
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