History and architecture
This imposing residence of Beaux-Arts design was built in 1901-03 for James and Harriet Lanier in the fashionable Murray Hill section of New York. Designed by the architectural firm of Hoppin & Koen, it remains one of their finest residential works in New York City.
Sources and further reading
This history comes from the Landmarks app’s historical catalog. Names and building uses may reflect the period described.