tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post3543632833062321602..comments2024-03-27T15:11:31.862-07:00Comments on Daytonian in Manhattan: The Soon-to-Go 1890 Demarest Building - 335-339 Fifth AvenueTom Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-3324831626279843622021-08-15T23:35:57.173-07:002021-08-15T23:35:57.173-07:00Does the NYC Landmarks Commission even exist anymo...Does the NYC Landmarks Commission even exist anymore? Have they lost their internet provider? The endless rows of similar, undistinguished, underwhelming glass boxes being put up in Manhattan, in place of so many historic buildings lately is astounding. At least take action on pushing developers to incorporate historic ornamental masonry facades into whatever they plan to construct. It can be done well, as when the Bendel/Harry Winston row of classic 5th Ave commercial buildings was saved. At least the street life and pedestrian experience wont be replaced by a blank wall of cold glass.<br /><br /><br /><br />Marc Sellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886414307377679241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-42827497002112260382021-08-14T09:49:51.933-07:002021-08-14T09:49:51.933-07:00Fifth Avenue has such a lengthy history of one bui...Fifth Avenue has such a lengthy history of one building replacing another and then being replaced by yet another building with more square footage.<br /><br />I'm sure whatever replaces the Demarest Building will be on okay looking building; and it will have no architectural feature that steals the show.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381265307497353021noreply@blogger.com