Talk:Rodin Studios/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: The Rambling Man (talk · contribs) 10:42, 23 March 2021 (UTC)

Comments

• Makes more sense to me to read about the design before when it was built.
  •  Done
• "after Auguste Rodin, the" perhaps for the benefit of our non-expert readers, you could introduce him as "French sculptor".
  •  Done
• "studio and residences" why not "studios"?
  •  Done
• "French Renaissance" link?
  •  Done
• "894-900 Seventh" en-dash.
  •  Done
• "French artist" I always think of him as a sculptor.
  •  Done
• NYC landmark 1571 - ref?
  •  Done
• "Rodin Studios' facade is clad" facade is linked here but mentioned in the previous section.
  •  Fixed
• "The facade contains French..." It contains.
  •  Done
• "made of terracotta and" again, linked here but mentioned earlier in the main part of the article.
  •  Fixed
• "sash windows" link.
  •  Done
• "maximize sun exposure for artists" is this more about natural light than exposure to the sun?
  •  Fixed Yes, it is. 130 West 57th Street, 140 West 57th Street, and the Gainsborough Studios are exactly the same, facing northward. Epicgenius (talk) 17:52, 24 March 2021 (UTC)
• "has a barrel vaulted lobby" hyphenate.
  •  Done
• Link for simplex/duplex?
  •  Done There is a link for duplex (building), specifically for two-story apartments, but simplex is just a one-story unit. Epicgenius (talk) 17:52, 24 March 2021 (UTC)
• ""overlapped.[3][18][15]" order.
  •  Done
• "including at 130 and 140 West 57th Street, as well" both overlinked.
  •  Removed
• "submitted by Cass Gilbert one or two" overlinked.
  •  Removed
• "loaned $700,000 to " etc inflate?
  •  Done
• ""The Feil Organization subsequently" overlinked.
  •  Removed
• "early 2007 for $125.7 million" exactly the same amount?? Is there a story there?
  • In summary, it may be a typo that was then circulated. There are several conflicting sources, which give two different dates for the same transaction. According to two sources, it was purchased in 2004 and refinanced in 2007; however, the Observer claims the building was purchased in 2007. As a result, I'm going to use the official NYC Department of Buildings deed-transfer document instead. The official document indicates that, on February 7, 2007 (p. 8), 200 West 57th Street Associates, Inc. (Eddie Trump) sold the building to RCGLV 200W57, LLC (RCG Longview) for $125,735,000. This indicates 2007 is the correct date. Interestingly, this is when the deed-transfer document is backdated to (January 25, 2004). I assume they meant to type 2007 on a number pad but instead slipped their finger by one key. Of course, I won't be able to say my hunch in the article, but pages 8 and 9 have the date January 24, 2007, clearly typewritten and handwritten. Epicgenius (talk) 17:52, 24 March 2021 (UTC)
• Ref 57 needs an en-dash.
  •  Fixed

That's it, typically great work and an engaging, enjoyable read. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 14:07, 24 March 2021 (UTC)

@The Rambling Man: As always, thanks for the extensive comments. I've resolved them now. Epicgenius (talk) 17:52, 24 March 2021 (UTC)

Alright, cool, nice work. Thanks for the explanation re: $125.7m. Happy to promote. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 22:09, 24 March 2021 (UTC)

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