Chatham Towers West, 180 Park Row - Lower East Side
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Chatham Towers, completed in 1964, stands as one of New York City's most significant examples of Brutalist architecture alongside the Whitney Museum and the MetLife Building. The complex consists of two bold 25-story towers at 170 and 180 Park Row, designed by Kelly & Gruzen for the Association for Middle Income Housing. The development was revolutionary as the city's first residential housing built with exposed concrete poured on site.
The 240-unit cooperative development features distinctive architectural elements, including trapezoidal openings in the rooftop water tank enclosures and a unique balcony design where two floors of corner balconies alternate with two floors without balconies. The buildings introduced several technological innovations, including being Manhattan's first to use double-glazed windows with built-in venetian blinds and pioneering the use of drywall instead of traditional plaster.
The towers occupy only 15% of their triangular site, which includes an underground 125-car garage. Renowned landscape architect M. Paul Friedberg designed the development's plaza and outdoor spaces, though he later noted that the project's insular nature limited its connection to the surrounding neighborhood. Each tower contains five apartments per floor, with most units featuring corner exposures.
Located at the intersection of Chinatown, Tribeca, and the Financial District, Chatham Towers was built on what was historically part of the notorious Five Points neighborhood. The site, bounded by Park Row, Worth and Baxter Streets, and Mulberry Street, was previously proposed for a "China Village" development that never materialized.
The full-service building offers modern amenities including 24-hour doorman service, a live-in superintendent, central air conditioning, and laundry facilities. The development features both bike and regular storage facilities, with parking available at discounted rates for shareholders. The monthly maintenance includes electricity costs.
Chatham Towers represents a significant piece of New York City's architectural history, designed by the same firm responsible for the nearby undulating Chatham Green apartment building. Despite its controversial Brutalist style, which some criticized for its apparent incompleteness, the complex continues to command attention with its bold sculptural presence and innovative design features.
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