Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

131 East 66th Street

The Studio Building

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

1. 131 East 66th Street Marker

Inscription. This striking Italian Renaissance-inspired studio building was constructed 1905-06 as a cooperative apartment house. Designed by Charles A. Platt, who resided here from 1906 until his death in 1933. The building expresses the architect's highly individualistic style. Crowned by an elaborate projecting cornice, the limestone elevations are handsomely proportioned and feature a rhythmic grouping of windows. The two entrances are distinguished with massive columns and broken pediments.

Erected 2006 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 40° 45.995′ N, 73° 57.89′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. Marker is at the intersection of East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 66th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 East 66th Street, New York NY 10021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 130-134 East 67th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington School for the Deaf (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nathan Hale (about 400 feet away); Seventh Regiment Armory

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(about 500 feet away); Manhattan House (about 600 feet away); Andy Warhol (approx. 0.2 miles away); Americas Society (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spanish Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the west (left) edge of the building as one faces the front, i.e. at the corner of East 66th and Lexington.

Regarding 131 East 66th Street. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . Charles A. Platt. Wikipedia.org's article on Charles A. Platt (1861-1933), the landscape architect and designer, who designed this building, as well as the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. (Submitted on September 9, 2009.)

131 East 66th Street Marker - Wide Shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2009

2. 131 East 66th Street Marker - Wide Shot

131 East 66th Street - Front Entrance, Showing Columns and Broken Pediment image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

3. 131 East 66th Street - Front Entrance, Showing Columns and Broken Pediment

131 East 66th Street Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

4. 131 East 66th Street Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 890 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on March 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on February 19, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on September 9, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4. submitted on February 19, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.