One Fifth Avenue

One Fifth Avenue is a 27-story building with contrasting colored bricks located at Fifth Avenue and 8th Street in Greenwich Village. The structure serves as an apartment building with a doorman, and contains residential units that define this corner of the neighborhood.

The building was designed in 1927 by architect Harvey Wiley Corbett as an apartment hotel with two and three-room units. Over time it converted to a residential cooperative, transforming how residents owned and shared their space.

The building appeared in Woody Allen's film 'Crimes and Misdemeanors' and inspired Candace Bushnell's novel about New York life. These connections to film and literature have made it a place where visitors recognize references to Manhattan's artistic world.

The building is private residential housing with 198 units and offers doorman service and laundry facilities for residents. Visitors can admire the exterior from the street and view the architectural details from different angles along the block.

When completed in 1927, the modern design sparked divided opinions as it stood out from the traditional brownstone homes surrounding it. This controversial appearance made it a topic of discussion and helped establish its place in New York's architectural conversation.

Location: New York City

Inception: 1927

Architects: Harvey Wiley Corbett

Address: 1 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003

GPS coordinates: 40.73206,-73.99629

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21