Paul Robeson Residence, Historic apartment building in Washington Heights, Manhattan, United States
The twelve-floor brick and terracotta structure at 555 Edgecombe Avenue stands at the intersection of Edgecombe Avenue and 160th Street in Manhattan.
Initially catering to white residents upon completion in 1916, the building transformed into a residence for African American luminaries during the late 1930s.
The residence housed numerous influential figures including singer Paul Robeson, musician Count Basie, and performer Duke Ellington between the 1930s and 1950s.
The building contains 127 residential units and underwent renovations in 2022 following its purchase by the Harkham family for 26.7 million dollars.
The intersection where the building stands received an additional name in 2009 to commemorate former residents Paul Robeson and Count Basie.
Location: New York County
GPS coordinates: 40.83382,-73.93915
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:58
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