323 East 12th Street; 323-325 East 12th Street | Block : 454 | Lot #59

Description & Building Alterations

This old law tenement building, along with the tenements on Lots 56 and 57, was completed in 1899 by architects Schneider & Herter for owner Gerson Hyman. Additional window openings were added in 1907 by owner Berry Bernstein and architect C.H. Aretrich. New bathrooms and kitchens were installed in 1937 along with increased fireproofing and a new fire escape. The alterations were conducted by Realty Architectural Co. for the owner Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. This building is six stories high, six bays wide, and clad in gray brick with a stone base. Stone is also used at the ornament, as seen throughout the facade including the window surrounds and string courses. The bracketed cornice is intact and the windows at the third floor are arched with decorative brick patterning and stonework. The entry portico is also arched with columns resting plinths.