Upper West Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Apthorp Apartments
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2025
1. The Apthorp Apartments Marker
Erected 1961 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 40° 47.016′ N, 73° 58.829′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper West Side. It is on Broadway south of West 79th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2211 Broadway, New York NY 10024, 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: West End Collegiate Church and Collegiate School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named West End Collegiate Church and Collegiate School (about 500 feet away); Engine 74 / Ladder 25 (about 500 feet away); Dorothy Parker (about 600 feet away); The Saxony (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philip Roth
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Other markers no longer nearby. Tecumseh Playground (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Tecumseh Playground (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . The Apthorp.
In the 1970s, architectural critic Paul Goldberger described the Apthorp as one of the city's 10 best apartment buildings, saying: "Detailing is skillful throughout, with elaborate Corinthian pilasters over the entry [...] The three‐story‐high entrance arch is monumental yet welcoming, and the central court is splendid, a tranquil refuge from the clamor of adjacent Broadway."(Submitted on May 18, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2025
2. The Apthorp Apartments
The arcade and plaza within the Apthorp Apartments complex. The historical sign is located beyond the gate inside the entrance.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2025
3. The Apthorp Apartments
The Apthorp, located on Broadway between W. 78th St and W. 79th St. Upon its completion, it was marketed as the world's largest apartment building.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
