215 East 5th Street

East Village | built 1881

The city photographed every building for its tax records around 1940 and again in the 1980s. NYC Municipal Archives.

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1881
German-born architect August H. Blankenstein designs 215 East 5th Street and its twin at 213
The twin neo-Grec tenements at 213 and 215 East 5th Street were designed around 1880-81 by August H. Blankenstein. He was born in Germany, came to the United States in 1860, and between 1872 and 1899 designed tenements, flats and factories for a largely German clientele. His other work included an addition to the Centre Market Armory, which has since been demolished.
“…born in Germany and immigrated to the U.S. in 1860. Active from 1872 to 1899, he designed tenements, flats, and factory buildings for a mostly German clientele.”
Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

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