111 Second Avenue

This six-story building was erected in 1928 and designed by Ralph H. Segal for Saul Birns. When it was constructed, the building contained ninety-four suites of one to four rooms. Originally meant to be a bank, store, and office building, the building was occupied by by the beloved deli restaurant Ratners for many years. It was a nighttime hangout for rock-n-roll legends like Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, and The Grateful Dead. The structure is now occupied by New York University.