National Register of Historic Places

Building at 21 West Street

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
March 12, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000316

About this property

21 West Street, also known as Le Rivage Apartments, is a 33-story building located in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City, on Morris Street between West Street and Washington Street. It was built in 1929–1931 as a speculative office tower development in anticipation of an increased demand for office space in Lower Manhattan. The building was converted into apartments in 1997 and was renamed Le Rivage. The building has an Art Deco design with many lavish architectural finishes and a series of setbacks which taper toward the top floors. It was designed by Starrett & van Vleck, who at the same time designed the adjacent Downtown Athletic Club. 21 West Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 and designated a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1998.

Location

21 West St.
New York, New York County, New York
40.70624, -74.01554

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When was Building at 21 West Street listed on the National Register?

Building at 21 West Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 12, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Building at 21 West Street?

Building at 21 West Street is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Building at 21 West Street?

The period of significance for Building at 21 West Street is recorded as the industrial era.

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