113 Fourth Avenue; 113-119 Fourth Avenue; 101-107 East 12th Street | Block : 558 | Lot #7502

Description & Building Alterations

This building, now known as the Petersfield, was constructed between 1905 and 1906 as speculative retail space with lofts on the upper floors, according to the Office for Metropolitan History. It was named for Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New York, on the site of the former Petersfield farm. Designed by architects Robertson & Potter, the multi-story business building features a structural steel frame. It has a Renaissance-style entrance, and large symmetrical windows that provided natural light for the manufacturing work that once took place inside. The whole building has a sleek and geometrical design, and features inlaid diamond tiles on the cornice. In 1987, the building was converted to residences on the upper floors by Richard S. Berry and F. Anthony Zunino.

The Samuel Weiser Bookstore, one of the Fourth Avenue “Book Row” sellers, was located here. So was Arhtur Popper games manufacturer  which produced adult games such as backgammon, etc).

This was previously Lot 50.