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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.
590 Madison Avenue
Since the building once known as the IBM building was formally dedicated on October 4, 1983, its glass-enclosed covered pedestrian space has garnered near...continued.
200 East 89th Street
The primary space of this residential plaza is on the north side of East 88th Street, slightly east of Third Avenue, at the back of its host residential...continued.
885 Second Avenue
The most usable portion of this large plaza and additional plaza is arrayed on two levels on the north side of East 47th Street west of the Second Avenue...continued.
650 West 42nd Street
Located between West 41st and 42nd Streets and Eleventh and Twelfth Avenues, east of its host building, this public open space is under construction, thus...continued.
17 State Street
Located on a lot bounded by the south side of Pearl Street and the east side of State Street, the array of privately owned public spaces at 17 State Street...continued.
600 Third Avenue
Years ago, this rectangular plaza on the south side of East 40th Street west of the full blockfront residential building on Third Avenue was a barren place,...continued.
300 East 59th Street
The main part of the plaza is an elevated, square terrace located at the northeast corner of Second Avenue and East 58th Street, directly south of the...continued.
3 Park Avenue
The plaza encircles most of the three street sides of this catercornered tower on the eastern side of Park Avenue between East 33rd and 34th Streets. Triangular...continued.
50 East 89th Street
On the north side of East 88th Street between Park and Madison Avenues, this commodious plaza (park-like open space) at the back of the through-block lot...continued.
26 Astor Place
The profile for this POPS has not yet been written, but data is available. ...continued.
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