Alhambra Apartments, Landmark apartment building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, United States
Description
Alhambra Apartments is a six-tower residential building at 500-518 Nostrand Avenue featuring loggias, gables, arcades, and terracotta ornaments across its exterior. The facade displays elaborate brickwork and stone elements that extend throughout the structure.
History
Built between 1889 and 1890 by architect Montrose Morris and developer Louis F. Seitz, the building represented a turning point toward upscale multi-family housing. This period marked when Brooklyn developers began creating luxury apartments for wealthy families.
Culture
The building's Romanesque and Queen Anne design with patterned brick and carved details reflects how wealthy residents wanted their apartments to look and feel in the late 1800s. These architectural choices shaped the character of the neighborhood during its development.
Practical
The building sits on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn with good street access and nearby pedestrian routes. You can walk around the neighborhood to see the exterior and admire the architectural details from the sidewalk.
Did you know?
Interior finishes were specifically designed to replicate the luxury of neighboring brownstone mansions. Parquet floors and decorative materials brought a sense of refined living to rental apartments that typically appeared only in single-family homes.
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