140 Fifth Avenue, The Corn Exchange Building
Developed by Henry Corn, the (non-eponymous) Corn Exchange Bank Building at 140 Fifth Avenue is another design by the prolific Robert Maynicke. Built in 1899 and replacing a townhouse with an attached garden, the structure is a fine display of vigorous brickwork, terra-cotta and carved stone.
139 Fifth Avenue, The Corndiac Building
The Corndiac Building at 139 Fifth Avenue is an elegant building by Alfred Zucker, one of New York City’s most eccentric architectural firms, whose surviving works include the nearby Baudouine Building (capped by a minature Greek Temple the Landmarks Commission called “a little Parnassus in the sky”) and the bizarre Decker Building on Union Square… Continue reading
137 Fifth Avenue
A relatively tall building for so narrow a lot, 137 Fifth Avenue is another Robert Maynicke design. The dramatically projecting entablature is a notable feature. This photograph shows 137 Fifth flanked by its neighbors at 135 and 139 Fifth and is taken from the dramatic arched entryway of 156 Fifth Avenue, directly across the street…. Continue reading
135 Fifth Avenue
A handsome essay in pink brick and limestone, 135 Fifth Avenue was designed and constructed in 1898 – 1899 by David W. King. The building was the location of the Century Bank, which merged with Chase Manhattan in the 1920s. Other tenants included numerous fashion houses – including a company that imported Japanese silk tea… Continue reading
133 Fifth Avenue
A nine-story design by Robert Maynicke, 133 Fifth Avenue was built in 1898-99 for Richard Williamson and was a center of the garment trade for many years. The building makes an exceptionally attractive neighbor to 127-129 Fifth directly to the south; its bowfront window facing Fifth Avenue is especially fine. The unusual Corinthian cornice is… Continue reading