The Sherry-Netherland

The Sherry-Netherland is a Romanesque Revival skyscraper at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan, rising approximately 171 meters across 38 floors. Its brown brick facade sits atop a travertine-clad base and culminates in a distinctive French Chateau-style spire.

The building was completed in 1927 on the site of the demolished Hotel New Netherland, and its construction was marked by a major fire fueled by wooden scaffolding that burned for approximately 12 hours. This incident became one of the most notable construction accidents in Manhattan's skyscraper history.

The building incorporates carved limestone panels and ornamental friezes salvaged from the demolished Vanderbilt mansion into its classical lobby design. These architectural elements connect visitors to New York's Gilded Age through tangible details they can observe and walk past.

The hotel sits at the entrance to Central Park, offering visitors a central location with immediate access to pedestrian pathways and the surrounding neighborhood. Those visiting or viewing the structure should plan for peak hours and consider the best times for photography and observation.

Above the 24th floor, each level contains only a single apartment, creating an unusually spacious residential arrangement within the tower. The basement houses an exclusive private club called Doubles that has served as a gathering place for New York's social circles for decades.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1927

Architects: Schultze & Weaver

Official opening: 1927

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 38

Height: 170.69 m

GPS coordinates: 40.76440,-73.97260

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05