A residential building in Greenwich Village designed by architects who broke from Emery Roth’s practice to establish their own modernist firm.
At a glance
45 Christopher Street stands on the north side of Christopher Street near Christopher Park in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. This residential building represents the early work of an architectural partnership that emerged from the renowned office of Emery Roth during the late 1920s modernist boom in New York City.
History
Russell M. Boak and Hyman F. Paris left Emery Roth’s architectural firm in 1927 to launch their own independent practice. The building was developed by the brothers Bing & Bing, prominent Manhattan developers of the era. It received its occupancy license on July 17, 1931, marking completion during the early Depression years.
What you see
The building’s design reflects the transitional modernism of the early 1930s, emerging from the collaborative vision of Boak & Paris. Its placement near Christopher Park positions it within Greenwich Village’s historic streetscape.
Cultural significance
45 Christopher Street documents the professional independence of two architects who distinguished themselves from Emery Roth’s influential practice. The building contributes to the architectural record of Greenwich Village during a pivotal period in American modernism.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Manhattan
- Coordinates: 40.73388889, −74.00180556
- Occupancy license granted: July 17, 1931
- Architects: Boak & Paris
- Developer: Bing & Bing
Practical information & getting there
45 Christopher Street is located in Greenwich Village, near Christopher Park in lower Manhattan. The building remains in residential use. Check the neighborhood’s visitor resources for subway access and nearby cultural venues.
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