The Dorilton

The Dorilton stands as a 12-story Beaux-Arts residential building completed in 1902, featuring limestone and brick facades with elaborate sculptural decorations, bronze oriel windows, and a distinctive mansard roof topped with terracotta dormers.

Constructed between 1900 and 1902 by architects Janes & Leo for developer Hamilton M. Weed, the building was designed to attract middle-class residents to apartment living and originally contained 48 units with Queen Anne fireplaces and mahogany paneling.

The Dorilton has housed numerous notable residents including musicians, actors, and cultural figures, contributing to its reputation as a distinguished residence for Manhattan's artistic and professional community throughout its history.

Located at 171 West 71st Street, the building operates as a housing cooperative with updated amenities, three elevators, secure entry systems, and convenient access to the 72nd Street subway station and Central Park.

The building features mythological motifs including Atlas figures flanking bronze oriel windows, and underwent restoration in the 1990s using trompe-l'œil techniques to recreate lost decorative elements on its historically protected facade.

Location: Manhattan

Architects: Janes & Leo

Official opening: 1902

Address: 171 West 71st Street

GPS coordinates: 40.77806,-73.98194

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:16