20 East 17th Street

Union Square | built 1899

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1. 1899

   Cleverdon & Putzel complete a companion loft for George W. Levy, filled with furriers and tailors

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   Levy owned this building and its neighbor at 18 East 17th Street and had Cleverdon & Putzel design this one in 1898-99, also in white brick. Its tenants included furriers, tailors, and cloak and suit merchants. The lot had held a four-story dwelling with a basement.

   “…constructed in 1898-99 for George W. Levy, owner of neighboring and stylistically compatible 18 East 17th Street…”

   Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

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