991 Fifth Avenue

A lavishly detailed survivor from the Gilded Age, 991 Fifth Avenue was designed by architects James R. Turner and William G. Killian.  A later owner commissioned new interiors from Ogden Codman Jr., one of the most talented designers of the time. The house was purchased by the American Irish Historical Society in 1939 for its… Continue reading

The Kensington Building, 73 Fifth Avenue

A lavishly decorated building, the L-shaped Kensington Building at 73 Fifth Avenue was developed as a showpiece for the Richman Realty & Construction Company by architect Samuel Sass in 1906.  Notable for its fireproof construction, the building was marketed specifically to businesses seeking a luxurious and visually striking address.  Early tenants included Milton Bradley Publishing… Continue reading