Spero Building, New York City

Name: Spero Building
Address: 19 West 21st Street, New York City, United States

#1470 among attractions in New York City

Art Nouveau architecture

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The Spero Building is a twelve-story building put up by David Spero at 19-27 West 21st Street in the Flatiron District neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1907–08, the store-and-loft edifice, which was designed by Robert D. Kohn in the Art Nouveau style, is located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, and within the Ladies' Mile Historic District. Spero, a millinery goods wholesaler, purchased the site of the building from Benjamin Stern, and rented space in the completed building to "embroiderers, shirtwaist merchants, and cloak and suit merchants, all characteristic tenants in the district/" ()

Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 40°44'28"N, 73°59'30"W

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19 West 21st StreetMidtown Manhattan (Flatiron District)New York City United States

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Spero Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park Fountain, Worth Square, Irish Repertory Theatre.

~570 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Spero Building?

Nearby attractions include Abbey's Park Theatre, New York City (2 min walk), Ladies' Mile Historic District, New York City (3 min walk), Scribner Building, New York City (3 min walk), Church of the Holy Communion and Buildings, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Spero Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spero Building:

Bus

West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue (3 min walk)
East 23rd Street/Broadway • Lines: M23 Sbs (5 min walk)

Metro

23rd Street • Lines: <F>, F, Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB, M (5 min walk)

Train

New York Penn Station (17 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (19 min walk)