Astor Row Houses
In the heart of Harlem, this fabulous series of 28 red brick town houses stretches from Fifth to Lenox avenues on 130th Street. Built on land originally purchased by John Jacob Astor for his country estate, this early 1880s collection was put up by grandson William Blackhouse Astor, Jr and designed by architect William Buek. Graced with wooden porches, generous yards, and ornamental ironwork, these building look more like they belong in Savannah, Georgia than New York City. A wonderful anomaly.
In the heart of Harlem, this fabulous series of 28 red brick town houses stretches from Fifth to Lenox avenues on 130th Street. Built on land originally purchased by John Jacob Astor for his country estate, this early 1880s collection was put up by grandson William Blackhouse Astor, Jr and designed by architect William Buek. Graced with wooden porches, generous yards, and ornamental ironwork, these building look more like they belong in Savannah, Georgia than New York City. A wonderful anomaly.
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