Washington Apartments (New York City)

The Washington Apartments are an apartment building in the New York City borough of Manhattan. Completed in 1884, it is notable for being the first apartment building in central Harlem.[1] The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the building a historic landmark on July 15, 1991.

Washington Apartments
Washington Apartments (New York City) is located in New York City
Washington Apartments (New York City)
Location within New York City
General information
Architectural styleQueen Anne
Address2034-2040 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard
Town or cityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8068988°N 73.9501784°W / 40.8068988; -73.9501784
Construction started1883
Construction stopped1884
Technical details
Materialbrick
Floor count8
Design and construction
Architect(s)Mortimer C. Merritt
DeveloperEdward H.M. Just
DesignationsNew York City Landmark
References
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References

  1. "Washington Apartments [landmark designation report]" (PDF). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. January 5, 1993. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
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