Borough and State: Manhattan, New York
Listed: 1977
Type of district: certified local historic district
Main Intersection: 5th Avenue and East 81st Street
Metropolitan Museum LPC Historic District Report
Metropolitan Museum LPC Historic District Map
The Metropolitan Museum Historic District is named for the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art. This district is comprised primarily of residential buildings erected between the late 1860s and early 1930s. The district remains a cohesive, remarkable ensemble of late 19th and early 20th century residential buildings, reflecting the changing styles and types of accommodations offered in New York from 1867 to 1930. The district features 124 buildings that contribute to its significance. They are town houses, mansions, apartment buildings and hotels displaying a range of architectural styles including examples of Queen Anne, Italianate, Beaux Arts, Art Deco, and the Greek, Renaissance, and Federal revivals.