131 East 66th Street explained

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

History

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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Kershaw . Sarah . 2010-12-02 . Co-op in the Platt-Designed ‘Studio Building’ Is for Sale . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-10-26 . 0362-4331.
  2. News: 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. en-US. The New York Times. 2023-10-26. 0362-4331.