It was constructed in the 1870s as a functional advertisement for its proprietors, the New York & Long Island Coignet Stone Company, with the very same patented cement stone the company was desperately trying to sell to New Yorkers. The former showcase structure spans 2,360 square feet across three levels, and boasts some of the details expected of the city’s pre-war gems — soaring 13-foot ceilings, arched windows, a curving staircase and cornices. “I’ve passed this building for decades upon decades, and I know that a lot of people in the neighborhood have been vying for this building just to be restored,” Nieves said.
Author: Emily Davis
Published at: 2025-05-13 21:54:24
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