NYC Facades

Insignia with stained glass

Year under the chimney (?)

This is an unassuming building with some great detail, shown here. Note the lion and human faces in the corbels; what do they represent?

Clearly removed cornice

I like the fan-like lintels as well as the heavy arches on the top windows; the heavy relief (or what appears to be relief in this light) gives a great character. I venture so far as to say the missing cornice enhances the effect.

Grand archway

Corner pillar

The entrance archway here caught my eye. Although partially obscured by the fire escape, one can see the interesting proportions in the arch, the tall ledges, pilasters, and the frieze capping it. Note adjacent to the entrance the shoddily removed decorative windows.

At the top corner of the building, I found the superfluous pilaster rather interesting; what caused its addition? Why does it have the shabby offshoot? And why is there a picket fence, of all types, on the roof?