587 Fifth Avenue
A narrow Baroque-Revival sliver, 587 Fifth Avenue resembles a half-portion version of the famed Scribner’s Building just to the north on the next block. Built in 1921 as the flagship of the leather goods and luggage designers Crouch & Fitzgerald, the location was praised as a “handsome new shop” in The American Perfumer and Essential… Continue reading
581 Fifth Avenue and 585 Fifth Avenue
Two small commercial buildings, one a largely intact Beaux Arts commercial building, the other a faceless post-war façade, 581 Fifth Avenue and 585 Fifth Avenue provide a study in contrast between architectural styles – and, perhaps, the tenants they attract.
“Room at the Top” Visits the Daily News Building
On behalf of Landmark Branding LLC, nAscent Art New York and SL Green, we’re pleased to say that our recent installment of “Room at the Top” was a complete success! Over 30 professionals from the real estate and arts & culture worlds gathered at the landmarked Daily News Building for a completely booked private tour… Continue reading
580 Fifth Avenue, The World Diamond Tower
A unique Gothic-Normandy mish-mash from Warren & Wetmore, 580 Fifth Avenue is also known as The World Diamond Tower. Located at the gateway to the block-long Diamond District on West 47th Street, it is an imposing if eccentric presence. The building is currently under renovation.
579 Fifth Avenue
A Kohn Pederson Fox recladding of an Emery Roth original, 579 Fifth Avenue is a glammed-up version of the classic white-brick commercial block that the latter firm turned out by the dozen in the post-war period. The insertion of corner windows and renovated terraces make this a pleasant work space, although the new façade looks… Continue reading