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131 East 66th Street

Coordinates: 40°45′59.64″N 73°57′52.37″W / 40.7665667°N 73.9645472°W / 40.7665667; -73.9645472
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Studio Building in New York

The Studio Building is located on 131 East 66th Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City.[1]

History

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This Italian Renaissance-inspired building was constructed in 1905–1906 as a cooperative apartment house. Designed by Charles A. Platt, who resided here from 1906 until his death in 1933, the building expresses the architect's highly individualistic style.[2] Crowned by an elaborate projecting cornice, the limestone elevations are proportioned and feature a rhythmic grouping of windows. The two entrances are distinguished by massive columns and broken pediments.

A Designated Landmark plaque was fixed by the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation in 2006.

References

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  1. ^ Kershaw, Sarah (2010-12-02). "Co-op in the Platt-Designed 'Studio Building' Is for Sale". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  2. ^ Gray, Christopher (2004-06-06). "Streetscapes/131-135 East 66th Street; It's 3 Blocks From Fifth Avenue, But It's Just Like Fifth Avenue". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
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40°45′59.64″N 73°57′52.37″W / 40.7665667°N 73.9645472°W / 40.7665667; -73.9645472