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Recent Comments
K on 330 East 75th Street:
This location has been 95% blocked off since Covid, with one tiny bench still available. UNTIL recently when the decided to put multiple rows of spikes on it, completely blocking it from any sort of useChris Voci on 59 Maiden Lane:
Worked for The Hone Insurance Company from 1991 to 2001 - for part of the time "Home Insuance Company" was in stainless steel letters on the valence and a large, oval "Home 1853" logo was on the blank wall, where the large, tasteless mural is. (The name and logo were remeved as the Home's fortunes changed; the ugly mural to cover what was left of the logo?). At one time the lobby had internal escalators to the mezzanine, which were removed when the space was repurposed, eventually to retail "Zeytuna"(?). The public space out front was wonderful to sit on a coffee break or lunch either enjoy the gardening, people warch or relish this beautiful example of elegant 1960s "international style" architecture. As of 2025, the building is undergoing a modern face lift; the plaza being redone in tbe process. Attached is a picture before renovations under wayJerold Kayden on 130 Livingston Street:
Although the MTA occupies much of the building, some public information indicates that the building and plaza are owned by NCDA/Livingston Street LLC, which possibly is owned by CIM Group, a real estate investment firm. You may want to check with them. https://www.cimgroup.com/our-platforms/assetsasomani on 130 Livingston Street:
Who manages this space? Is it the MTA (since they are listed as the owner)?Jerold Kayden on 115 East 57th Street:
Dear MC, It has been a space that has changed over the years. We last visited it two years ago. It's a bit dark, to be sure, but it fulfills a need as you say when it is cold or hot outside. "Dreadfully quiet" is an interesting phrase. Would some people say it is wonderfully quiet? Just asking! Thanks for the comment and interest in POPS.
60 East 8th Street
Several steps above the street, this U-shaped concrete plaza grips street and nonstreet sides of the building. From East 8th Street, a canopied corridor...continued.
185 East 85th Street
The profile for this POPS has not yet been written, but data is available. ...continued.
1535 Broadway | Marriott Marquis
Required along with a legitimate Broadway theater in return for a floor area bonus granted by a City special permit in 1973, this constellation of privately...continued.
235 East 40th Street
Located on the north side of East 40th Street between Second and Third Avenues, the primary space of this well-designed residential plaza subtly allocates...continued.
167 East 61st Street
By design, this residential plaza declines to distinguish between public and private users. Located on the north side of East 61st Street slightly west...continued.
985 Fifth Avenue
The most distinctive component of the tiny plaza and arcade located midway between East 79th and 80th Streets on the east side of Fifth Avenue across from...continued.
300 East 93rd Street
In exchange for City Planning Commission authorization to close this residential plaza at night, the owner recently completed a renovation of the space,...continued.
140 East 45th Street
These lean public spaces are located in front of the East 44th and 45th Street entrances to this office tower, mid-block between Third and Lexington Avenues....continued.
43-51 Park Place
The profile for this POPS has not yet been written, but data is available. ...continued.
301 East 94th Street
This wrap-around, small, red-brick residential plaza at the northeast corner of Second Avenue and East 94th Street supplies a private niche off East 94th...continued.
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