The 140 West 57th Street Studio Building, along with its almost identical neighbor at 130 West 57th Street, was built in a prime location, on a wide cross-town street, with other artists’ studios, the Art Students’ League, Carnegie Hall, and many other nearby sites devoted to art and music. The duplex arrangement of the building allowed for seven double-height stories facing the street, with twelve stories in the rear, and was popular with artists and non-artists alike for the abundant amount of space it provided.
STATUS Designated Individual Landmark
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