Building: 140 Fifth Avenue

140 Fifth Avenue, formerly the Corn Exchange Bank Building, designed by Robert Maynicke circa 1899. It replaced a townhouse with a garden at the corner of 19th and Fifth Avenue. 140 Fifth Avenue is part of Flatiron’s historic landmark district called “Ladies Mile”. The building was converted in 1977 to 19 residential lofts. There are 12 original stories and the penthouse unit created an additional 13th floor. Its architectural features include beautiful cornices, carved stoned and terra cotta details. The interior lofts feature high ceilings and oversized casement windows. Every floorplan is unique and every residential cooperative unit reflects the style of its owner. There are 3 elevators; one passenger elevator and two freight elevators; a rear freight and a front freight elevator. This well-managed cooperative employs one full-time superintendent and part-time porter. Basement and bicycle storage available. There are three commercial units. The residential cooperative derives income from the Fifth Avenue corner commercial tenant. If you are looking for a unique find, 140 Fifth Avenue is the real deal loft building.

Description provided by Mara Flash Blum