Violations & compliance · Permits & development · Owners & management · Deals & development · 11/10/2026
Schwartz & Gross's 175 East 79th St. Built by Tishman in 1929
Brick Underground looks back at the apartment building at 171 through 175 East 79th St., designed by Schwartz & Gross. The Tishman Realty and Construction Company built the 15-story building, plus penthouse, and finished it in 1929 at a cost of $480,000. The piece describes an imposing facade softened by Renaissance-style details.
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The highlights
- The apartment building rises 15 stories plus a penthouse.
- It spans the addresses 171 through 175 East 79th St.
- Construction cost $480,000.
Why it matters
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Summary written by Bulwark from Brick Underground’s reporting; the original article was not fully available, so check the source for details. The original story is at brickunderground.com. This is general information, not legal advice.
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