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by Andrew Alpern (Author)
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Magnificently illustrated directory of 70 of Manhattan’s most splendid addresses, with history, commentary, floor plans, more. 221 photographs and drawings. l

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (May 1, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 048625318X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486253183
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,144 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Floor plans of New York's luxury apartment buildings, September 30, 2001
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Originally published under the title 'Apartments for the Affluent,' this book is aimed at a very narrow audience indeed. Alpern takes us through 75 luxury Manhattan apartment houses in chronological order, from 1869 to 1974. Each building has a full-page b&w photograph, a diagram of a typical floor plan, and a quarter-page-or-so description. Alpern explains the reasoning behind the various room arrangements, and how that reasoning evolved over the years. I enjoyed this book immensely, but it's not for everyone. If you ever walked by an older high-rise apartment building and wondered how the rooms were arranged and why, this slender volume will fascinate you. Otherwise, you may prefer a book that's a more general survey of the topic (including some by the same author).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, February 7, 2000
Finally I got a hold of this book! Great floor plans; but as usual, I would have liked more interior pics (hardly any).
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE, September 10, 1999
This book is a must have for any fan of architecture. A glimps into some of the most amazing buildings, complete with floorplans! My personal favorites: The Langham, 1107 Fifth Ave, 960 Fifth Ave, 625 Park Ave, River House and my ultimate favorite, the late great 410 Park Ave. I am so glad I discovered this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting look at how people live
If you live in New York City, this is a great book to see what the building "insides" look like. Although I don't live there, I still enjoyed seeing the floor plans and getting a... Read more
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This book provides excellent descriptions and floor plans of many of New York's finest apartments. It proved to be a great guide book on a recent trip to the city.
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