New York State Attorney General Letitia James has led a political life deeply rooted in New York City. A few points of interest around town highlight the career of "Tish." Resources used include the New York Times; designation reports published by the Landmarks Preservation Commission; the City Council legislation database; the Office of the Attorney General; New York Amsterdam News; The Chiseler; the NYC Green Book; and HPD. By Andy McCarthy, Reference Librarian, NYPL Milstein Division of U.S. History, Local History, and Genealogy.

428 East 11th Street Building Date : 1852 Original Use : Residential Original Owner : Stevens Original Architect : Unknown Description & Building Alterations Originally a five-story tenement was built on this lot along with 426 East 11th Street. They were raised to six stories at some point after 1970. In 2007 the two buildings were combined and renovated during an alteration designed by OCV Architects. The present facade features a molded cornice, brick facing at second to fifth stories, stucco at the sixth story, and a new simple modern front at the first story.

426 East 11th Street Building Date : 1852 Original Use : Residential Original Owner : Stevens Original Architect : Unknown Originally a five-story tenement was built on this lot along with 428 East 11th Street. They were raised to six stories at some point after 1970. In 2007 the two buildings were combined and renovated during an alteration designed by OCV Architects. The present facade features a molded cornice, brick facing at second to fifth stories, stucco at the sixth story, and a new simple modern front at the first story.

424 East 11th Street | Block : 438 | Lot #20 Building Date : 1851-52 Original Use : Residential Original Owner : Woods Original Architect : Unknown Description & Building Alterations This five-story tenement was originally erected in 1851-52, along with the buildings at 426-428 East 11th Street. Its present facade features molded roof cornice, molded lintels and simple rectangular sills. The first story has been altered and does not retain any historic detailing.