286-288 Fifth Avenue
Built in 1911, 286-288 Fifth Avenue was designed by James B. Baker, also responsible for the Presbyterian Building at 156 Fifth Avenue and the magnificent New York City Chamber of Commerce. Despite a ludicrous travertine insertion between the two lowermost floors, 286-288 Fifth Avenue retains much its highly sculptural ornamental detailing.
282-284 Fifth Avenue, The Wilbraham
Surviving from the earliest days of apartment house life in New York, The Wilbraham at 282-284 Fifth Avenue is a grand essay in the Richardsonian Romanesque. Constructed in 1888-90 as an “apartment hotel”, the building was designed by David and John Jardine, a pair of Scottish American brothers who also designed a number of high-style… Continue reading
Crain’s Fourth Annual Real Estate Conference covered by David V. Griffin
We’re pleased to link to coverage of Crain’s Fourth Annual Real Estate Conference by Landmark Branding CEO David V. Griffin in the April 2, 2015 issue of Real Estate Weekly! The article covers the conference’s diverse program of panels, which ranged from affordable housing to challenges faced by the fine dining industry as commercial rents… Continue reading
281 Fifth Avenue
A classic Depression-era “taxpayer”, 281 Fifth Avenue, shown at the northern corner of its block, is slated for demolition along with its neighbor to the south at 279 Fifth Avenue. The building may not seem noteworthy at first glance, but its Art Moderne styling is sophisticated, particularly the great curved windows, which represent an attempt… Continue reading
279 Fifth Avenue
An overlooked but sophisticated design that melds elements of the Chicago School and Art Nouveau, 279 Fifth Avenue is set to be replaced by a major new development. Originally the location of John Fredrich & Bro., a specialist importer of antique violins and musical instruments, the building has a delicate set of stained glass windows… Continue reading