Designated: August 12, 2025
This highly decorated building was designed by Emery Roth, who would later bring expressive panache to Central Park West, most notably in the Beresford, the San Remo and the El Dorado.
Apparel firms historically leased space here in Fashion Tower precisely because the building’s expressive motifs symbolized all things fashion. This building was built as a symbol of the power of New York City’s Garment District, which has brought style to the nation and the world for more than a century.
Notably, Roth had as much respect for garment workers as he did for owners in the district, which is why this building’s freight entrances are as richly decorated as its main entrances. That respect for industry and labor should guide both this designation and the area’s rezoning. This building, and New York’s fashion industry, deserve recognition and protection as the neighborhood undergoes dramatic change.
photo courtesy the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission