Harry F. Sinclair House

The Harry F. Sinclair House is a French Gothic mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with richly decorated limestone facades and pointed arch windows. The building spans six floors with 27 rooms total, and the first three levels retain their original architectural design.

Built between 1897 and 1899, the property changed hands several times, passing through Isaac Fletcher, Harry Sinclair, and descendants of Peter Stuyvesant. After Fletcher's death in 1917, the Metropolitan Museum of Art inherited both the residence and his art collection, but later released the property.

Since 1955, the building has served as the Ukrainian Institute of America, making it a central point for Ukrainian art and culture in New York. Visitors can experience exhibitions, concerts, and literary events that show the connection between Ukrainian tradition and contemporary expression.

The property sits at the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 79th Street, directly across from Central Park. The location offers quick access to museums and other landmarks along the Museum Mile.

The property features a curved pavilion that opens toward the street intersection and creates a distinctive focal point along Fifth Avenue. This rounded form sets the house clearly apart from the surrounding rectangular facades.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1948

Architects: Charles Pierrepont Henry Gilbert

Architectural style: French Gothic architecture

Website: http://ukrainianinstitute.org

GPS coordinates: 40.77675,-73.96361

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27