213-231 Fifth Avenue, The Brunswick Building

A block-spanning behemoth, 213-231 Fifth Avenue (also known as 225 Fifth Avenue) began its existence as the Brunswick Building in 1906.  The original plan had been to replace the storied Brunswick Hotel, which stood on the site, with a more up-to-date hostelry, but fashionable New York had already moved uptown by the early 20th Century… Continue reading