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

Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District

New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 21, 2025

1. Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District Marker

Inscription. Built mostly before 1822, these Federal-style row houses are the best and most extensive examples of the elegantly simple red brick architecture of New York in the early days of the republic. A late 19th century writer, contrasting these houses with the more florid brownstone New York of 1899, called the houses the “best examples of… decorum and refinement”. The district was developed by John Jacob Astor around the site of “Richmond Hill”, an 18th century mansion once owned by Aaron Burr, and used earlier as George Washington’s headquarters and the Vice Presidential mansion for John Adams.

Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 40° 43.665′ N, 74° 0.194′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Square. It is at the intersection of King Street and Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue), on the right when traveling east on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 King St, New York NY 10014, 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: Lieutenant Michael P. Warchola (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Vincent F. Giammona

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Firefighter Andrew C. Brunn (within shouting distance of this marker); Battalion Chief Richard A. Prunty (within shouting distance of this marker); Firefighter Gregory T. Saucedo (within shouting distance of this marker); Firefighter Paul H. Keating (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine 24 Ladder 5 and Battalion 2 of the New York City Fire Department 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Firefighter John A. Santore (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 21, 2025

2. Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District Marker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 21, 2025

3. Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.