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

376-380 Lafayette Street

New York Designated Landmark

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017

1. 376-380 Lafayette Street Marker

Inscription. This six-story building, erected in 1888 for William C. Schermerhorn, is one of New York’s outstanding manufacturing structures of the period. It demonstrated that a utilitarian building could have real artistic merit and need not be devoid of ornament. Its particular distinction lies in its rhythmic composition and in the interesting brick and sandstone detail. The architect was Henry Janeway Hardenbergh who also designed the Hotel Plaza, the Dakota Apartments and the American Fine Arts Society Building.

Plaque provided by the New York Community Trust 1970

Erected 1970 by New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 40° 43.655′ N, 73° 59.615′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoHo. Marker is at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Great Jones Street on Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 380 Lafayette Street, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. De Vinne Press Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchant’s House Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Firehouse Engine Company No. 33 (about 300 feet away);

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The Weitz & Luxenberg Building (about 400 feet away); Engine 33 and Ladder 9 (about 400 feet away); Manuel Plaza (about 400 feet away); Old Merchants House of New York (about 400 feet away); ASHRAE Centennial 1894-95 – 1994-95 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding 376-380 Lafayette Street. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . The 1888 Schermerhorn Building -- Nos. 376-380 Lafayette Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

376-380 Lafayette Street Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017

2. 376-380 Lafayette Street Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible on the third column from the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.