NoHo in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Weitz & Luxenberg Building
Formerly The Audubon House
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 15, 2010
1. The Weitz & Luxenberg Building Marker
Inscription.
The Weitz and Luxenberg Building. Formerly The Audubon House. When constructed in 1891, 700 Broadway was called The Schermerhorn Building and has served until today as an outstanding example of renowned architect George Post’s work in the Classical Revival style. In 1992, the National Audubon Society rehabilitated the building enabling it to function as the paragon of environmentally responsible commercial building design and operation. This intelligent model of energy efficiency, pollution reduction and waste recycling was enhanced further as a result of acquisition and tenancy of 700 Broadway by the acclaimed national trial law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., the champion of the common citizen and protector of the inalienable rights of the individual. The building improvements achieved in 2009, in the areas of physical plant renovations and sophisticated technological advancements, have enabled The Weitz and Luxenberg Building to serve as an optimal environment and a conscientious civic neighbor for well into the third millennium.
When constructed in 1891, 700 Broadway was called The Schermerhorn Building and has served until today as an outstanding example of renowned architect George Post’s work in the Classical Revival style. In 1992, the National Audubon Society rehabilitated the building enabling it to function as the paragon of environmentally responsible commercial building design and operation. This intelligent model of energy efficiency, pollution reduction and waste recycling was enhanced further as a result of acquisition and tenancy of 700 Broadway by the acclaimed national trial law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., the champion of the common citizen and protector of the inalienable rights of the individual. The building improvements achieved in 2009, in the areas of physical plant renovations and sophisticated technological advancements, have enabled The Weitz and Luxenberg Building to serve as an optimal environment and a conscientious civic neighbor for well into the third millennium.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 40° 43.71′ N, 73° 59.639′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoHo. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on
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Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Broadway, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
“Home of the National Audubon Society
Originally called the Schermerhorn Building when it was erected in 1891, 700 Broadway is an excellent specimen of architect George Post’s work in the Classical Revival style. In 1992, the National Audubon Society renovated the building to serve as its new headquarters and to function as a model of environmentally responsible building design. Audubon House demonstrates that, by increasing energy efficiently, reducing pollution, and recycling wastes, urban buildings can be economically viable and contribute to the welfare of the natural environment.”
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on March 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos:1. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on March 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.