This 12-story building was constructed in 1929 by architect Seelig & Finkelstein for Charles Fleisher & Morris Rosen. The New York Foundling, one of New York City’s oldest and largest child welfare agencies, opened in 1869 at a now-demolished building at this site. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

Some of New York's most prominent and impactful philanthropists, and philanthropic organizations, were located here. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

Designed by Thomas O’Connor, this four-story neo-Grec structure was constructed in 1873 for John McIntyre. It was the headquarters of the publishers Ward, Locke, and Bowden, who published Lewis Carroll and Oscar Wilde, as well as Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

A look at some of the architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings once located in this area. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of extant historic buildings south of Union Square.