18-22 West 18th Street

New York, NY

18-22 West 18th Street (aka 23-27 West 17th Street) is an 11-story Beaux Arts style store and loft building designed by Buchman & Fox Architects, built between 1902-04 and located in the Ladies’ Mile Historic District.

Li/Saltzman Architects was the Preservation Architect for the restoration of the 18th street façade. The scope of work included replacing the wood and glass entrance doors and transoms; cleaning, repairing and replacing the frame of the historic leaded-glass transom panels at the storefront display windows; replacing windows; repairing, repointing, and cleaning the limestone and brick masonry; preparing, priming and painting cast-iron elements; patching and repairing sheet metal ornament; and selectively removing and replacing the copper cornice in-kind.

In addition, LSA was retained as the Preservation Architect for the 17th Street façade. The scope of work includes restoring the storefront, featuring leaded-glass transoms above display windows, and performing additional façade repairs. LSA was responsible for liaising with the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the staff level permits.

Designation: Ladies’ Mile Historic District

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