130 West 57th Street

130 West 57th Street is a fifteen-story structure between Sixth and Seventh Avenue with a limestone base and upper stories of brick. Metal-framed studio windows define the appearance of the facade.

Architects Pollard and Steinam designed this structure in 1907 as part of a development that included artist studios and residences in early twentieth-century Manhattan. It represented part of the transformation of Midtown Manhattan into a major cultural and business hub.

The building attracted a mixed population of artists, lawyers, stockbrokers, and teachers who shared the spaces. This diversity reflected the dynamic professional world of Manhattan during that era.

The structure is located near Central Park and Carnegie Hall, making it easy to reach other nearby attractions. Separate passenger and freight elevators provide good accessibility to various office spaces throughout the building.

Writer William Dean Howells, musician Ray Charles, and the Rolling Stones maintained spaces in this structure at different times. Their presence made it a gathering point for artists and musicians in New York history.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1900s

Floors above the ground: 15

Made from material: brick, metal, limestone

Address: 130 West 57th Street

GPS coordinates: 40.76467,-73.97868

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47