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

Nicholas C. and Agnes Benzinger House

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 11, 2026

1. Nicholas C. and Agnes Benzinger House Marker

Inscription. The Benzinger House was constructed in 1890-91 in a section of Harlem that still resembled a country village. The house was the residence of Agnes Benzinger and her husband Nicholas, a successful publisher, manufacturer and importer of religious books and articles. Designed by the prominent German architect William Schickel, the mansion features a flared mansard roof pierced by numerous gabled dormers and a richly colored iron-spot brick façade. The building remained in the Benzinger family until 1920 when it became part of a medical institution. In 1989, the property was acquired, with support from the City of New York and the Abraham family, to provide permanent housing for homeless adults.

Erected 2000 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 40° 49.623′ N, 73° 56.493′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Sugar Hill. It is on Edgecombe Avenue near West 150th Street, on the right when traveling south.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 Edgecombe Avenue, New York NY 10032, 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: Bailey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Convent Garden (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coleman Hawkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Croton Aqueduct (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackie Robinson Pool (approx. ¼ mile away); Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson (approx. ¼ mile away); Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. J. William Schickel, architect (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. The Nicholas and Agnes Benziger House - 345 Edgecombe Avenue.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 11, 2026

2. Nicholas C. and Agnes Benzinger House Marker

A history of the home from the Daytonian in Manhattan blog. (Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Benzinger House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 11, 2026

3. Benzinger House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.