Yorkville in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Henderson Place Historic District
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 29, 2022
1. Henderson Place Historic District Marker
This picturesque residential enclave was developed by fur importer and real estate investor John Cleves Henderson in 1880-1882. The Upper East Side site was chosen for its proximity to the new Second Avenue elevated railway and East River Park, now known as Carl Schurz Park, which opened in 1876.
The 30 three-story red brick residences, 21 of which survive, were intended for rental to people of moderate means. Designed as an ensemble in the fashionable Queen Anne style by the architectural firm Lamb & Rich, the houses were inspired by British architect Norman Shaws work in suburban London. Richly-textured elevations incorporate arched entrance ways, terra cotta ornamentation, and a strikingly varied roof silhouette of gables, dormers, mansards and towers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 40° 46.509′ N, 73° 56.712′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Yorkville. It is on East 86th Street west of East End Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 549 East 86th St, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Every Day Is Earth Day At Carl Schurz Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Schurz Park
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Regarding Henderson Place Historic District. The site is included in "The AIA Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition."
Also see . . . Henderson Place: The charming corner of Manhattan you've never heard of. Brick Underground website entry (Submitted on September 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 31, 2025
2. Henderson Place Historic District Marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 29, 2022
3. Henderson Place Historic District Marker
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 29, 2022
4. Henderson Place Historic District
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 29, 2022
5. Henderson Place Historic District
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 29, 2022
6. Henderson Place Historic District
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on September 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
