tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post3828768362713485463..comments2024-03-18T07:26:19.953-07:00Comments on Daytonian in Manhattan: The Otto Dommerich Mansion -- No. 50 East 69th StreetTom Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-50034495716298915582022-01-08T08:22:07.577-08:002022-01-08T08:22:07.577-08:00I am one of the great granddaughters of Otto , gr...I am one of the great granddaughters of Otto , granddaughter of his daughter Julie .I am very proud to read these comments.I wish I could have met my great grand father and great grandmother .my grandmother was a very special woman .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02848909604177312563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-17691803808652816932019-10-04T05:38:27.502-07:002019-10-04T05:38:27.502-07:00Otto Dommerich is my great grandfather. How I wou...Otto Dommerich is my great grandfather. How I would love to have been able to see this historic place. I hope the renovations respect its history. Thank you for sharing this article.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968153102022992338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-31302474470847275382019-09-15T13:26:03.392-07:002019-09-15T13:26:03.392-07:00I loved reading, in a comment above, of exam rooms...I loved reading, in a comment above, of exam rooms being constructed inside the original rooms, so as not to destroy original details. I've often wondered why this hasn't been done more often in re-purposing these grand vintage structures. (It should be a law, IMHO!)Yogidebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610341607080780811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-2009492574048983372017-10-30T08:39:31.271-07:002017-10-30T08:39:31.271-07:00I worked side by side with Jim Smith in the Operat...I worked side by side with Jim Smith in the Operating Room for many years, and was with him as we built this facility. Not only was he a gifted surgeon, but he was a visionary. At a time (1970's and 1980's) when Plastic Surgery was being performed in unregulated office based operating suites, Jim Smith had a vision (way ahead of his contemporaries) that these cases should be performed in safer facilities. There were no specific building codes for Ambulatory Surgery Centers at the time. As a matter of fact, there were not even State or Federal regulations that governed ASC's. Jim did what was in the best interest of his patients and built the facility to the State Hospital building codes, while at the same time preserved the grandeur and history of this magnificent structure. I was there for the entire process and I am so very proud of my affiliation with not only James W. Smith, MD, but also The Center for Specialty Care! It was an amazing and rewarding journey. Bob NelsonBob Nelson, PA-Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902468098555804253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-29727677434430924292017-06-22T11:09:09.714-07:002017-06-22T11:09:09.714-07:00I appraised that building for Dr. Smith in the lat...I appraised that building for Dr. Smith in the late 1980's, it remains the nicest townhome I have ever appraised in NYC. The renovation by Dr. Smith, which created a private medical facility, with operating and recovery rooms in the basement, was done by a famous NYC architect, Sultana (I think) took 6 years. The offices and exam rooms were constructed within the original rooms, without destroying any of the original beauty of the building. Dr. Smith's office on the top floor was magnificent, with parquet floors, walnut paneled walls, and a unique, sculptured plaster and gold leaf ceiling. Dr. Smith and family should be highly commended for preserving such a New York City Gem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-23193560868532380852016-09-19T13:16:25.492-07:002016-09-19T13:16:25.492-07:00I worked inside this building for six years. It...I worked inside this building for six years. It's even better from the inside! Sergio Remon Alvarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649563925995397897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-32143142868683190702015-06-07T10:33:08.954-07:002015-06-07T10:33:08.954-07:00This mansion is understated perfection. I have not...This mansion is understated perfection. I have not seem many mansions in New York who have this kind of quality except Delano and Aldrich's commissions. It reminds me for some reason of 820 Park Ave for Mrs. Milbank Anderson/ A.J. Kobler ( 1920-25.) It only stood for 5 yearschauncy primmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099894744964516223noreply@blogger.com