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Advertising Index Advertislni; Index Page Page A B See Electric Elevator.lth Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS. Ackerly, Orville B., & Sons 842 New York Title & Mortgage Co..832 Acme Service Corp SislJ Niewenhous Bros., Inc b>9 A. J. Contracting Co S57 Editorials 833 Noyes Co., Chas. F Front CoviT Adler, Ernest N 842 Ogden & Clarkson Corp 841 Altmayer, Leon S Sll Burke Relief Foundation Sale Aggregates O'Hara Bros 842 American Bureau of R. E. , . . .842 $502,000 835 O'Reilly & Dahn 841 Ames & Co Sll Orr & Co., John C 857 Amy & Co., A. V S41 Printing Plant for Metropolitan Life Insurance Anderson & Co., James S S32 Company 836 Payton, Jr., Co., Phillip A.2d Cover Armstrong, John S42 Pease & Elliman Front Cover Aspromonte & Son, L.. 3 S59 Real Estate Review for the Current Week 837 Pflomm, P. & G Front Cover Automatic Fire AJarn. Co S52 Pomeroy Co., Inc., S. H 854 Bauer, Millbanlt & MolIov.2d Cover Private Sales of the Week 837 Porter & Co Front Cover Beale Co., Harry S 844 Purdy & Co 832 Bechman Co., A. G 842 Real Estate Notes 844 Ratalsky Co., Mark Front Cover Benznig Co., Jos. H 856 Ray, Willes, Inc 841 Birdsall, Daniel, &. Co..Front Cover Statistical Table of the Week 846 Read & Co.. Geo. R Front Cover Boylan, John J S41 Realty Associates 846 Brown, Fredericli 2d Cover Freight Rate Increases on Building Materials Realty Associates Investment Brown Co., J. Romaije.Front Cover Corp 830 Bulkley & Horton Co 842 Unfair 847 Realty Company of America 832 Builders' Brick & Supply Co Realty Supervision Co 858 itli Cover Changes in Workmen's Compensation Insurance, Richardson & Boynton Co 855 Busher Co.. Eugene J 841 June 30 848 Ritch, Wm. T 852 Butler & Baldwin S41 Roman-Callman Co 844 C. H. Motors Co 850 Architects and Engineers Plan Many New Ruland & Whiting Front Cover Cammann, Voorhees i Floyd...841 Projects 849 Runk, George S.. 841 Carpenter, Leonard J 841 Ryan, George J 84J Chesley Co., Inc., A. C S.j7 Personal and Trade Notes 849 Sasse, Geo. W 842 City Investing Co 832 Schindler & Liebler 842 Classifled Advertisements 845 Trade and Technical Society Events 849 Schwiebert, Henry 842 Corning Co., Edward 4th Cover Scobie 841 Corwith Brotuerj 84G Building Material Markets 850 Smith Co., Inc., E. C 848 Coutoucas, Nicholas 2d Covei South Ferry Realty Co 832 Cross & Brown I'ront Cover Current Building Operations 850 Spear & Co 832 Cruikshank Co Front Covnr Spotts & Starr 842 Cruikshank's Sons, Wm. .Front Cover Contemplated Construction 852 Steinmetz, John A 842 Cudner R. E. Co 811 Structural Waterprooflng Co 847 Cushman & Wakefield..Frout Cover Plans Filed for New Cosntruction 855 Cutler & Co., Arthur 84-2 Tabolt, Jacob J 842 Cutner, Harry B S-tl Thompson Co., A. G 846 Davies, J. Clarence 846 Title Guarantee & Trust Co..2d Cover Day, Joseph P Sll Trageser Steam Copper Works, Dike, O. D. & H. V ^12 John 857 Dowd, James A *^42 tage Page Tucker, Speyers & Co 841 Duffy Co., J. P S.")4 Tyng & Co., Stephen H., Jr 832 Duross, Co 841 Hess, M. & L., Inc Front Cover Losere, L. G 842 Ullman 842 Dwight, Archibald & Perry 841 Holmes Elec. Protectlve..4th Cover Mack Co., James C 854 Uris Iron Works, Inc., Harris H. Electro Sun Co 8.58 Hygrade Builders' Supply Co...851 Manning & Trunk 841 4th Cover Elliman & Co., Douglas L 8^2 Jackson, Daniel H Titlj Page Marbleoid Co 856 Ely & Co., Horace ?. .Front Covei Martin, H. Samuel 8-tl Van Valen, Inc., Chas. B...2d Cover Kane Co., John P 4th Cover Maurer & Son, Henry....4th Cover Empire Brick & Supply. .4th Cover Kelly, Albert E f39 Walsh, J. Irving 841 English, J. B 841 Maxwell, J. S 841 Kennelly, Bryan L., Inc 8il May Co., Lewis H 841 Watson Elevator Co., Inc..4th Cover Feldbelt & O'Donnell S.5:) Kerns Co., James F .S42 McLaughlin, Thomas F...!. 8»- Weld & Suydam 832 Feuerbach, F. J , 842 Kilpatrick, Wm. D 832 McMahon, Joseph T 838 Wells Architectural Iron Co 859 Pinch & Co., Chaa. H 857 Kinnear Mtg. Co 852 Miller & Co., A. W 841 Weils Sons, James N 841 Finegan, Austin 841 Kloes, F. J 854 Mississippi Wire Glass: Coi 858 Welsch, S., Sons 842 Fischer, J. Arthur 841 Knap & Wasson Co tSil Moors, J. K ( 841 Wheeler, G. C. & A. E 854 Fogarty, J. A. & J. J 842 Kohler, Chas. S., Inc 882 •Morgenthau, Jr., & Ci., M 845 Wlieel,er Realty Corp 842 Fox & Co., Fredk 841 White iConstn. Co., The 840 Lackman, Otto 842 Moses & Moses ; 8-i6 White & Sons, Wm. A 832 Frank & Frank 8.56 Lawrence Cement Co 4th ppver Mural Floor Covering Co 857 Fuller Co., Geo. A 552 Whiting.*, Co.,, Wm. H..Front Cover Lawrence, Blake & Jewell '.832 Winter, Benjamin 2d Cover Gallin & Son, John KG Lawyers' Title & Trust Co.i...!)45 Nail & Parker 8.12 Wood-Dolson Co Front Cover Gates Elmer S42 Leaycraft & Co., J. Edgar Nason Realty Co Title PaKO Wyckoft, Walter C 841 Gold. Louis 844 Froilt Cover National Electrical Lab. Co....b4'4 Goodstein, Harry Title lage Leist, Henry G 842 Nehring Bros &4l Y. M. C. A.—West Side 838 Goodwin & Goodwin 841 Levers, Robert &t2 Newins, Harvey B 2d Covar Zicha Marble Co., A. R 85£^ Hecla Iron Works ,'•59 Levin, Inc., Jacob & Morris S3S New York Edison Co., The 853 Zittel & Sons, Fredk 841

Northwest Corner ATTENTION of 157th Street and Harry Goodstein BROKERS Amsterdam Avenue Real Estate Operator PLOT OF ABOUT 11 LOTS Taxpayer with alirran (11) atorM. 12S feet oa 261 BROADWAY lS7th Street br 99.11 on Ain«t«T<1«ni Avetiaft. Sizo 172.10i^s250x210x295 RENTS, J13.860.00. Price, JIGO.OOO.OO. n«t Suite 609 " Phone Barclay 1922 MUe. $$5,000, 6H% 8 J—n pftyftble {1,000 yer S. W. Corner Ocean Parkway and Johnton Lane year. Held by * Sarliiffi Bank. Second Mtg. TO LEASE Near Ave. T Subway station and atljolnlng Sheeps- $20,000. Cfo S yean, no InatAllmentA liead Bay Airdrome. lUpe for any kind of build­ In new 3-STOBY BtHLDING to be erected ing. Free and clear and offered at a Bargain Brokers Protected—Further partioular$ and completed before OCTOBER 1, 1920 Price. Further particulars from from (opposite Columbia College) SEVERAL Two-Room and Bath Apartments Dauiel H. Jackson NA50N REALTY CO. Also Top Floor Ideal Three-Room 170 BROADWAY STUDIO 135 BROADWAY Apartment, fine north light, refined sec­ Suite 910 Phone: Rector 3569 suiu 9i8-»i» cortiudt risr-rut tion. Apply to above. 832 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920

To the REAL ESTATE ITEPHEN B. TTNO H. OAK ET HALL OWNER Wm. A. White & Sons Title Insur.nnee; Mortgage Ixinns; Stephen H.TyDg,Jr.,&Co. Efficient Service; Moderate Pecs. Incorporated The Management Member Beml £*t«t« Board N. T. To the BROKER of Re?l Estate- Prolcction in Placing Lot, Quick Service. Sales, Rentals and REAL ESTATE Mortgage Loans To the INVESTOR MANAGEMENT OF A wide niiiKo of riiiiirnntccd First 46 Cedar Street BUSINESS PROPERTY Mnrtgagi-s iiiiil 1-irsl Mnrtgnge Crr- tidcalrs, yielding current rules of Established 1868 interest. 41 Union Square West New York Title s^ 22 EAST 17TB STREET and Mortgage Company Telapbvne: StayTcaant tWW OFFICES —ir> Broadway nUOOKLYN—20!) MoiiliiKuc St. (.ILF.ICNS—,^75 Pulton St., Jamaica. mcllMONn—21 Dav Ave, Hichinond. WELD^SUYDAM William D. Kilpatrick WESTC.llESTEn—1G.1 Main St., While Plains. MT. VEIINO.N—3 Soulh 3rd Ave. Incorporated Member of Real Estate Board, N. Y. Established 1887 SPECIALISTS IN REAL ESTATE CHAS. S. KOHLER. Inc. Real Estate of OPERATOR Real Estate Highest Class Insurance For Sale For Lease 149 BROADWAY Broker and Manager of For Investment Estates Fifth Avenue Guaranty Building SAMUEL KILPATRICK MAIN OFFICE: 522 Fifth Avenue Ml Colmobus Ave.—Cx>rner 104th St. Phone: Vanderbilt 634-635 BRANCH OFFICE: MANAGEMENT OF 1428 St. Nicholas Ave.—Near 181st St NEW YORK COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Specialists in Harlem Sales — Appraisals — Insurance and James S. Anderson & Co. Colored Tenement REAL ESTATE Properties 840 BROADWAY NEW TORK Management—Leasing Stuyvesant 627 Rentals—Insurance NAIL & PARKER REAL ESTATE Over twenty-live years' experience In the management of property. 145 West 135th Street New York City Offices 82-84 Nassau Street JOHN E. NAIL Telephone (7682 HENRY C. PARKER Morningside I 7683 Etaltp Companp Phone: John 79 of America FRANKLIN PETTIT FOR LEASE ON Lawrence, President LONG TERM Transacts a Blake & Jewell General Business Four-Story Building, on Lot 20x100. Drsirnhle location, near Custom House. Mortgage Loans in th e Purchase Suitable for altering for business. Sales and Rentals and Sale of APPLY TO Business Properties New York City South Ferry Realty Co. Rea 1 Estate Clarlie G. Dailey, President 115 Broadway 2 WALL STREET, NEW YOFK CITY 115 Broadway, New York City TeL 4080 Rector Member Real Estate Board, N. Y. Telephone 275-276 Rector

Douglas LaEUiman & Co, City Investing REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE Company Now in Their New Building 165 Broadway, New York

15 East 49th Stieet Capital, $5,000,000 Tel. Plaza 9200 ROBERTE. DOWLING.President June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 833

Neglect of the Port distinction of having the lowest assessments of any Announcement by the Cunard Steamship Company county in the state, it being credited again this year that it proposes to spend $40,000,000 for a dock ter­ with assessing at only 22 per cent, of actual value. minal in Hoboken provided it acquires certain riparian Justice to all realty owners demands that assess­ rights, again calls attention to the neglect of the Man­ ments be made at full and fair value throughout the hattan side of the port by the city authorities. Build­ state. Perhaps this ideal condition will not be realized ing up-to-date wharves on the Jersey side of the river until the millennium, but its approach would be has­ with private capital will not injure New York, but tened if a few of the up-state assessors were to be neither will it be of as great service to the city as if prosecuted for violating their oaths of office in making proper accommodations were provided along the Man­ improperly low assessments. If for political or other hattan shore by the municipality. Whatever helps Jer­ reasons many up-state assessors are unwilling to place sey will help New York, but it will be Jersey that will valuations on a proper basis, they should resign their reap the greater return. jobs or be put out of the important positions through The Port of New York is undivisable. It is an entity which they do such injustice to the honest taxpayers that cannot be separated into ports called New Jersey, of the state. The work of some of these up-state as­ New York or Staten Island—into North River or East sessors continues to be a public scandal, as is shown by River. This makes it all the more necessary that its the latest state equalization table. develo'^ment should be conducted on a comprehensive plan, a fact that is unnecessary to restate except for Trade Balance emphasis. With exports in the last eleven months exceeding Some day the city administration may find it a some­ those of the corresponding period in 1918-19 by $1,170,- what difficult task to explain why so much time and 000,000, and with the exports for May showing an energy has been expended in muddling up passenger increase over the previous month of $55,000,000 and of traffic on the city's very efficient surface and under­ $135,000,000 over May, 1919, there should be little per­ ground lines while neglecting the opportunity to pro­ turbation over the general business conditions of the vide proper facilities for handling the deep sea and country. These figures show that the foreign trade coastwise freight and passenger business of the port, is growing quite as rapidly as it can be taken care of. which is of such great importance to every inhabit­ It is waxing greater and greater as the world slowly ant of Greater New York. settles back to normal. It is becoming more and more a determining factor in commercial circles as merchants acquire knowledge of the necessarily peculiar require­ Continuing an Old Scandal ments of this class of business and as quickly as it can The State Board of Equalization, as was brought out be successfully financed. Already we are trading with in the 1920 Equalization Table which appeared in the our neighbors to an extent that equals about one- Record and Guide last week, has established 85.9361 -f seventh the internal trade of the country. as the state equalization rate for the current year. This The foreign trade of a nation acts as a balance wheel m.eans that the state authorities have found the average for its internal business. The two are conducted along rate of real estate assessments to be about 14 per cent, somewhat diflferent lines and afifected by dissimilar con­ below actual value, taking the state as a whole. ditions, either favorably or adversely. Not always is The new equalization table shows that, as in former foreign business dull when internal trade is slack. years, real estate in New York City is assessed at a There is also the very essential fact that much of the higher rate than in other part of the state. New York foreign trade is of the character known as seasonable, County is credited with assessments of 95 per cent, of so that when business is at low ebb here because of the full value, Kings with 94 per cent., Bronx with 93 per period of the year, it may be at its height in a foreign cent, and Queens and Richmond with 89 per cent. each. country, thereby making ft possible to transact busi­ The only other counties in the state approaching these ness throughout the twelve months and lower over­ percentages are Niagara, credited with 91 per cent., head charges appreciably. and Erie, credited with 90 per cent. Monroe remains at These facts are well known to the initiated. It is last year's rate of 82 per cent, and Albany 89 per cent. important, in trying to size up the future, that they Onondaga, given last year at 80 per cent., is figured be taken into consideration liy those whose activities this year at 78. are entirely local but who would be affected by any Various of the up-state rural counties seem to have general commercial depression. With our foreign done a little better this year than formerly in their trade aggregating 15 per cent, of our home business, assessments. Allegany, for instance, is credited with and not only increasing in value rapidly but becoming raising its assessments from 68 to 71 per cent., Cat­ more varied and extending more widely throughout the taraugus from 63 to 64 per cent., Delaware from 50 to world, there is less occasion to look for "bad times" 57 per cent., Orange from 53 to 62 per cent., and Clinton ahead in general business circles. from 37 to 47 per cent- Sullivan retains the inglorious Imports were $1,883,000,000 more in the last eleven S34 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 months than a year ago. We bought more abroad be­ amounts to $17,000,000,000 against the whole world cause we had the money with which to purchase lux­ outside our boundaries, and has been built up since uries of all sorts. We are exporting necessities and 1914. This huge figure is several billions in excess of there is no reason to believe these commercial move­ the total balance in favor of the United States for forty ments will be curtailed in a considerable time. The bal­ years previous to the war. With such a balance in its ance of trade continues in our favor and is so big as favor there need not be much fear of panic in the to be beyond the mental grasp of most people. It now commercial world for some time to come. Another Lease for 200 Years Made by Eugene Higgins HE exclusive announcement in the Record and Guide of character during recent years. He controls numerous large last week that Eugene Higgins, ot Paris, France, had properties on the middle west side, some of which have been T leased for a term of 200 years his property at 2503 leased for terms as long a 999 years. He never sells his realty. to 2509 Broadway, near 93d street, aroused much interest in Last April Mr. Higgins leased to Thomas Healy for 200 investment circles. Anthony E. Stilges, the lessee, is presi­ years, at a rental aggregating $6,000,000, the vacant plot, 40x125, dent of the Chelsea Exchange Bank. The lease is his personal at the northeast corner of Broadway and 94th street, and the investment. The lease is really for two 10-year terms, at a adjoining plot, 100 by 120, extending through to 9Sth street, graduated rental ranging from $8,500 to $10,000 a year; and and including the corner of West End avenue. This plot calls for nine 20-year renewals at rentals based on a re­ adjoins the old Astor Market property, which Mr. Healy appraisal of the land at the end of each renewal. bought four years ago, and is to be improved with a four- It is estimated that if values along that part of Broadway story business building on Broadway, and a 16-story hotel on continue to enhance then the rental for the entire term of West End avenue. 200 years will amount to considerably more than $2,000,000, A few years ago a similar lease was made with Harry which would be the minimum rental if no increments take Schiff, covering a plot on the east side of Broadway, north of place, which latter circumstance is unlikely. 94th street where the lessee has since erected an addition to Mr. Higgins has negotiated several leases of a similar the Hotel Apthorp. Woolworth Heirs Borrow Money to Pay Inheritance Tax HE tremendous effect of the state inheritance tax upon a double ta.x. Then there is a tax on the mortgage. real property values was saliently illustrated this week At the time the site of the was as­ T when the Prudential Insurance Company, of Newark, sembled for the building of the world's highest office struc­ N. J., loaned, through William A. White & Sons, to the estate ture, the story gained wide credence that the erection of the of the late Frank W. Woolworth the sum of $3,000,000 in building was a stock company proposition and that subscrip­ the form of a mortgage for that amount on the 60-story build­ tions to the stock were being made in various European as ing at Broadway, Barclay street and Park place. The loan well as American cities. Just about the time that this report was made as part of an $8,000,000 state and federal inherit­ was circulated Mr. Woolworth returned from a trip to Europe ance tax to be paid by the Woolworth estate, the estate not and denied that there would be any money invested in the having sufficient liquid assets on hand to meet the obliga­ Woolworth building except his own, and the property was tion. It will pay 6 per cent, interest on the Prudential loan; until the day of his death one of his pet hobbies. It covers in other words, after the estate has paid these millions to almost an acre of ground and is assessed by the cij:y for the government it will continue to pay interest annually until $9,500,000. It is understood that its total cost, including the the loan is liquidated, which in effect is a burden as well as land, was $14,000,000. How the Twin Park-Madison Skyscrapers Are Financed OME details of financing the twin thirty-one story Park- building at fair market appraisal at the end of the second Madison skyscrapers to be erected by the Weaver- period. The ground rent after the completion of the building S Crawford Syndicate on the unused Grand Central Ter­ will be $325,000 a year. minal property and to be owned co-operatively by tenants Associated with Douglas L. Elliman & Co., the managing was announced. There will be no mortgage on the structures. brokers, are the following real estate firms, authorized to sell The syndicate states that the sale of $18,900,000 capital stock stock under the co-operative ownership agreement and to rent of the 383 Madison Avenue Corporation will provide for the space in the building: Albert B. Ashforth, Inc.; Daniel Birds- entire cost of the building, including architects' and builders' all & Co., Brett & Goode Company, Cross & Brown Company, fees, carrying charges until completion, insurance, rent, taxes William Cruikshank's Sons, Cruikshank Company, Joseph P. As contractor the Weaver-Crawford Corporation will de­ Day, Frederick Fox & Co., Inc.; Harris, Vought & Co., Charles liver to the 383 Madison Avenue Corporation as owner a F: Noyes Company, Pease & Elliman, Alfred E. Schermerhorn, lease of the site for three periods of twenty-one years, each Stephen H. Tyng, Jr., & Co., Inc., M. & L. Hess, Inc., and Frank subject to the right of the railroad company to purchase the D. Veiller and J. L. Robertson.

Way Discovered to Increase Adherence by Cement to Gypsum Researches have recently been carried on by the U. S. Bu­ it will prevent its proper hardening. reau of Standards, looking into the subject of the adherence "The expansion of neat cement when wet is of an entirely of cement plaster to gypsum. diflferent order from the expansion of neat gypsum, and "There seems to be no detrimental reaction between the a bond between the two materials can be permanently main­ two materials; the tensile strength of the mixture of gypsum tained only when enough sand is added to both materials to and cement is very nearly equal to their combined tensile reduce the same for both." strengths dependent upon the proportions of ingredients. Experiments to determine the effect upon the strength and "The suction of the surface to which the plaster is applied permeability of concrete due to curing at different periods of is an extremely important factor; for example, if gypsum time in solution of magnesium fluosilicate and sodium silicate plaster is applied to a dry concrete surface, the suction of indicate that rich concrete mixtures may be improved in the concrete will take so much water out of the gypsum that strength by curing periods in magnesium fluosilicate. June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 835

REAL ESTATE SECTION

Burke Relief Foundation Sale Aggregates $502,000 Total of 1,386 Lots in the East Bronx Sold at Auction Largely to Small, Investors after Spirited Bidding i isri+ bow i OSEPH P. DAY and J. Clarence Davies held a most suc­ in greater numbers on the second sales day and paid even cessful auction sale in the Hotel Astor on Tuesday after­ higher prices than prevailed on Tuesday. The very first lot J noon, Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon, at offered, at the soiitheast corner of Gunhill Road ahd Pauld­ which time 1,386 lots in the East Bronx belonging to the ing avenue, attracted sixteen bids before it was knocked Burke Relief Foundation were sold for a total of $502,000. down for $900. The three lots adjoining on Gunhill Road The average price per lot w^s $362. went for $650 apiece. Two lots adjoining, at the southwest It took the auctioneer just sixteen hours to dispose of the corner of Gunhill Road and Hone avenue, were sold in one property, which is at the rate of about 87 lots an hour. parcel for $1,950. The lot at the opposite southeast corner of Gunhill Road and Hone avenue brought $1,275. One buyer At Wednsday's session, which began shortly after noon and took the seven adjoining Guhill Road lots, extending to and ended at 5.30 o'clock, 381 parcels were sold for $162,725. On including the southwest corner of Lurting avenue, at $825 Tuesday 1,005 lots brought $339,275 in a spirited session which each. The lot at the southwest corner of Gunhill Road and laster eleven hours. Hering avenue was sold for $1,250. The first lot knocked down was at the southwest corner of Colden and Duncan avenues, which went to John Liferts Two lots and a small building, on a plot with a frontage of for $725. The same buyer also took the three adjoining lots SO feet on Boston Road, near Burke avenue, were knocked on Duncan avenue for $450 each. down for $3,850 in one of the liveliest bidding tilts during the sale. The high price of the day was realized for the triangular plot, 182 by 184 by 135 at the junction of Boston Road, Gun­ The southwest corner of Burke avenue and Boston Road hill Road and Yates avenue, which went to Brown, Wheelock was sold for $1,650. The plot at the northwest corner of & Co. for a client for $9,900. The triangular plot at the north­ Gunhill Road and Boston Road brought $1,350 and the north­ east corner of Boston road and Gunhill road sold for $2,000. west corner of Yates avenue and Boston Road was knocked The big plot at the northwest corner of Boston road and La- down for $825. conia avenue sold for $4,350. Inside lots on Boston road be­ Among the buyers were Dr. Frank Cantino, Pasquale Pa- tween Gunhill road and East 211th street ranged in price lumbo, John T. McNichol, Hugh Flatler, John J. Cronin, Emily from $250 to $350 each, considered decidedly low. Stone, Albert Eisler, Henry J. Franklin, Alexander King, George Kline, Max Steuber, Max Herman and Moses Wilstein. At the evening sale the northeast corner of Burke and Paulding avenues brought $775 and the northwest corner of The rapid fire bidding which characterized the entire sale Burke avenue and Hone avenue brought a similar figure. The attested the prevailing interest in New York real estate. triangular plot at the junction of Burke avenue, Boston road Auction room observers declared that one of the most impor­ and Lurting avenue sold for $1,900. Lurting avenue lots, be­ tant contributing factors to the success of the sale was the tween Burke avenue and Duncan street, brought from $300 generous financial terms offered by the trustees of the Foun­ to $350, and on Lavonia between Burke avenue and Duncan dation, which enabled people of small means to make their street, for $550. selection of sites at their own prices and leave 80 per cent, Among the other buyers were J. Cobin, J. C. Flynn, Harry of the amount on mortgage for three or five years. The Harris, Peter Florio, Catherine C. Murray, Rose Ferrara, Alice fact that the property enjoys subway and surface transit Garrison, John L. Sullivan, S. H. Tyson,-John Liberto, Peter facilities also influenced the purchasing, which registered Quinlan, James A. Thomas, W. Stager, John Vogler, Eugene A. general satisfaction on the part of both buyers and sellers. McNutly, Benjamin Kaplan, Mary Bivens, A. A. A. Gleason, Frank A. Sturgis, president of the Foundation, expressed him­ Jr., Harry M. Golden, Carl A. Geib, Mary H. Byrne, Mrs. J. A. self as gratified at the result of the sale and declared that it Bell, Andreas Caputto, Miller & Wohman, Aron Richards, indicated the opening of a new field for the small investor. Rosse & Drusin, Mrs. Roy Dailey, Nathan A. Sherman, Walter Proceeds of the sale will be used by the Foundation to A. Scholl, S. S. Spiro and Theodore J. Joffe. carry on its charitable enterprises, among which is the main­ The same class of purchaser, the small investor, appeared tenance of a home for convalescents in Westchester County. Mayor's Committee A'sks Labor to Aid Housing ^E builders' sub-committee of the Mayor's Housing Huebner, officials of Local 314 of the Building Plasterers' Conference Committee met at Tenement House Com­ Union, had promised to call a meeting to place before the T missioner Frank Mann's office Thursday and discussed members the question of abrogating the scale limiting work. the relation of labor and material costs to the housing short­ It was said that Local 314 was the only plasterers' union age. It had been announced that Robert P. Brindell, head of thus limiting the labor output. the Building Trades Council, representing the building trades workers, had been asked to be present, but he did not appear. French Lumber Use It was the opinion of the builders that the erection of Notwithstanding the intensive care France gives to her houses would be accelerated if labor would co-operate with "a forests, she is compelled to import from 30 to 40 per cent, of fair day's work for a fair day's pay," if building material prices the lumber she requires. Most French farmers get along were stabilized at reasonable figures, and if money-lending with the identical buildings of their great grandfathers. The institutions advanced loans for housing construction purposes annual per capita consumption in France is not more than based on the present cost of construction. 100 board-feet per capita or less than one-third used by Commissioner Mann said that Thomas J. Burke and Henry Americans. 836 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 Printing Plant for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Million-Dollar Structure Being Erected in City by Turner Construction Company from Plans by D. Everett Waid ORK on the concrete pile foundations is now under rest room conveniences for employes and exit facilities will way for a large reinforced concrete building being exceed legal requirements. Elevators and stairs are so dis­ W constructed near the Queensborough Bridge in Long tributed as to minimize horizontal travel and the principal Island City. This structure, which will be seven stories in stairs are of the duplex type, that is, two independent stairs height, including the basement, is planned to house the print­ in one shaft, smoke proof and fire proof and with access doors ing plant of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. The build­ well separated. Floor construction is calculated to allow ing is being erected under a general contract by the Turner 250 lbs. live load per square foot throughout the building. Construction Co., from plans by D. Everett Waid, architect, The structure will rest on concrete piles about 30 feet long. and will cost more than $1,000,000, exclusive of the value of The basement is especially waterproofed around the walls the land. and under its entire area in order to provide dry storage for The building is peculiar in that it covers a triangular plot, printers' stock. fronting 531 feet on Thomson avenue, 394 feet in Court street, The MetropoHtan is said to be the largest life insurance opposite the Court House, and 382 feet on the Long Island company in the world. Regarded merely as a great business Railroad right-of-way. A private spur track extends into the organization, it is remarkable. Since it has 22,000,000 policies

Turner Consti ui I ion Co., Builder. D. Everett Waid, Architect. MODERN PRINTING PLANT FOR METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IN LONG ISLAND CITY. building reaching an interior shipping platform approximately in force (one for every eighth man, woman and child in the 300 feet long. On the Court street side of this building are U. S. and Canada), its printing plant must produce an enor­ shipping and receiving platforms for motor trucks, each tenant mous amount of material. It consumed last year about 4,000,- having a private platform and receiving room and also stor­ 000 lbs. of paper and 14,500 lbs. of ink. There was turned age space for trucks. The railroad and motor truck platforms out 250,000.000 forms, circulars, booklets, etc., aside from a connect and are accessible to five large freight elevators and periodical for its policy holders. This periodical alone re­ the private shipping and storage rooms. quires for just one issue a web of paper 2,134 miles long According to the present plan the Metropolitan Life Insur­ weighing 300,000 lbs. The printing plant is being increased ance Co. will occupy about one-half of the structure for so rapidly that it will undoubtedly occupy within a few years the accommodation of its printery and bindery and the re­ the entire space in the new printing building. mainder has already been leased to three tenants, large print­ The home office building of the same company, occupying ing and engraving firms, each of which will occupy one entire the entire block on 23rd street between 4th and Madison ave­ floor or more. Each story in this building will have a floor nues, has been outgrown and a new sixteen-story office build­ area of 65,000 square feet and will have ceiling heights of 14 ing is now under construction at 24th street and Madison ave­ feet in the clear. The large windows of steel are to be glazed nue to provide additional clerical space. with wire glass. The building will be equipped with an up- to-date standpipe and sprinkler system and fire alarms, watch­ man, time clock and interior telephone systems. Protection OSTAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. sold through the Charles from the fire hazard is most complete. A clear unobstructed F. Noyes Co. to Frederick Brown, operator, 532 to 538 floor space of 50,000 square feet in a single room is of great P Broadway, in a part of the thoroughfare that a few advantage in a printing plant, and yet it is made as safe as days ago was thought to be in a decline, but which since the if divided by fire partitions, by means of concrete fire curtains operation of the Broadway subway has shown a steady up­ which hang three feet down from the ceiling. These fire cur­ ward trend. Nos. 532-534 comprise a 10-story loft building, on tains separate the ceilings into sections confining heat and a plot 50.6x100.2, and Nos. 536-538 comprise a ll-story loft sinoke to the area where a fire originates and enables the building, on a plot 50.6x125.2, with an L to 85 Spring street, on sprinklers of that particular area to operate quickly and con­ a lot 25x75.9. The total plotage adjoins the northeast corner trol a possible outbreak of fire. Mr. Brown is at present on his way to Japan, but he closed The temperature of the building will be maintained auto­ negotiations at Banff, Canada, by telegram; he was working matically as uniformly as desired by means of thermostatic on the purchase before he left. The reported approximate control of radiator valves. There will be ample toilet and price is $1,850,000, subject to a 21-year mortgage. June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 837 Review of Real Estate Market for the Current Week Co-operative Buying of Apartment Houses Reached High Water Mark and the General Trend of the Market Is Good OST distinctive among the movements of the real private dwellings in one block in Greenwich Village were estate market this week were the numerous sales of sold for occupancy. M high-class apartment houses to co-operative buyers. Notable among the large transactions of the week were the Washington Heights, especially, loomed strong in this re­ sale of two 12-story apartment houses, a group of mercan­ gard. The news columns will indicate the particular prop­ tile buildings on Broadway near Spring street, a large loft erties that were disposed of. Some months ago specialists in building on Great Jones street, numerous corner apartment this line of selling predicted that the co-operative movement houses in the upper reaches of the city, a Times Square cor­ v/ould gain impetus, and the selling this week would seem ner building to the lessee, and the sale by Trinity Church to bear out their statements. Corporation of some of its original real estate holdings that One daily paper, last Sunday, asserted that the commercial were part of a royal grant to the Church by King George. supremacy of New York threatens the utter elimination of Several moving picture theatres were also sold, and the in­ home life in the lower sections of Manhattan. To a degree vestment values of substantial buildings of this character is this is true, but, on the other hand, we point to the fact that enhancing yearly. a renaissance of private housing conditions is now taking The dealing in medium-sized mercantile buildings downtown place in Greenwich Village, on the lower West Side; that was not so marked this week as last. Sales, generally, were the private house sections of Yorkville, west of Third avenue, not so numerous as during the week before, but there is still are being restored, and that there is a tendency for old good bottom to the real estate market and it is likely that dwellings elsewhere whose tone had been lowered, to "come* the coming week will prove it in the form of some interesting back" and hold their own again. The excessive high rentals sales in various parts of the city. of apartments has something to do with the movement. It Of marked real estate interest was the subleasing, for the is true that the central part of the city north to Central balance of the term, of the store in 13 West Forty-second Park is being fast captured by trade. But there are spots street. When the lessees removed there thirty-six years ago away from this zone that are intact for residential purposes. they were the first business firm to locate on the block and The sale of hundreds of private houses during the last two their rental then was $1,500 a year, while today stores ad­ months, for occupancy by the buyers, show how far reach­ jacent to it are renting under present valuations at the rate ing the private house movement is. Only this week eleven of $1,500 a front foot a year.

Sells Central Park West Corner. Temple Israel Is Sold. PRIVATE REALTY SALES. Lebertan Corporation sold to Thomas Thed- Supreme Court Justice ,Iohn M. Tierney upon ford the three .>-story and basement apartment application of the Temple Israel of Harlem, has bouses known respectively as 1 West lOlst st granted an order permitting that congregation HE total number of sales reported, but not and 414 and 415 Central Park West, all com­ to sell its place ot worship and the site upon T recorded in Manhattan this weeli was 1^0, prising the north corner of 101st st. The im­ which it stands at the northwest corner of Lenox as against 150 last •week and 83 a year a^o. mediate corner covers a plot 35x111, 414 Cen­ av and 120th st to the Greater New York Cor- The number of sales south of 50th street was tral Park West covers a plot 40x111 and 415 IJoration of Seventh Day Adventists. The price 40, as compared with 60 last week and 27 a year covers a lot 25.11x111. The properties bave to be paid is .$.336,2.30, of which .$191,250 is in ago. been sold subject to three first mortgages ag­ cash. gregating ,flS3,000 at 5 per cent, for five years, The number of sales north of 59th streot was held by the New York Life Insurance and Trust The Temple Israel site is almost a perfect 70, as compared with 90 last week .ind SJG a year Co. The sellers accepted as part payment tbre^ square, being 100 feet in length on 20th st and ago. free and clenr country places at Deal Beach and 100.11 feet on Lenox av. The changing condi­ From the Bronx 20 sales at private contract Allenhurst, N. J. tions in the neighborhood of the temple make it were reported, as against 20 last week and 50 a impossible tor the congregation to maintain itself year ago. on the present site. The Temple Israel is what Statistical tables. Indicating the number of is known as a reformed synagogue. The Jewish recorded instruments, will be found on page 84(1. population moving into the neighborhood is al­ most entirely orthodox.

Trinity Sells Historic Holdings. Upper Fifth Ave. Corner Sold. Disposing of property that was granted to the Kings Chapel Assembly of the Apostolic Faith Corporation of Trinity Church in the time ot purchased the 3-story dwelling, on a lot 17.5x King George ot England, the church has sold to i5, at 2143 Fifth av. northeast corner of 131st the Alentaur Realty Co. 59-61 Morton st, Green­ st, trom tbe Rutherford Realty Co. wich Village, two 4-sty and basement brick dwellings, each on a lot 25x100. The corpora­ tion also sold to the same buyer 2 to 10 Grove Operator Buys Miriam Court. st, five 3-sty and basement frame dwellings with Dr. William Wolfe sold to Meyer Isaac, brick fronts, 2 and 4 being on a plot 41x49, and operator, 208-310 West 147th st. .a 6-sty apart­ 6 to 10 on a plot 54x73.6 ; also, sold to the same ment house, known as Miriam Court, on a plot buyer 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Grove Court, in the rear 100x49.11, at the south corner ot Bradhurst av, of the Grove st houses, six 3-sty brick dwelling^ overlooking Colonial Park. on a plot .35.6x104. There Is a wide open space .between the two rows of houses, with an en­ trance to the court from Grove st. Theatres Change Hands. A number of artists are negotiating to pur­ Samuel Bergoffen sold to the B. and H. chase one of the dwellings. It is some time since Amusement Co. the Victory Theatre, at the Trinity Corporation has thrown a group of northeast corner of Third av and East 107th st, dwellings on the market. a 2-sty building, on a plot 25.2x100. M. Kleinerman sold to B. Harloff the Arch Childs' Buy Restaurant Site. Theatre, at 385-387 Third av, two doors south Rose Louise Mantel Cholet. Louis Jean of East 28th st, on a plot 49.4x90. Baptiste Mantel and Adele Jean Mantel, residing in Bordeaux, Prance, who arrived in the United Macy & Co. Buy a Garage. f?tates a few days ago, have sold to the Childs Co. 1.">1 Broadway, at the northwest corner ot R. H. Macy & Co. purchased from the Thirty- 4eth st, a 3-sty building, on a lot 23.10xlOO.S. eighth Street Garage. Inc., the 2-story garage The property, together with 15.53 Broadway, ad­ .535 to 541 West 38th st, extending through to joining, is under lease to the Childs Co. until ,5.''.4 West SSth St. The building fronts 100 feet May, 1926. Spotts & Starr were the brokers. on .39th street and 25 feet on .38th st, where It adjoins a 5-story warehouse at .530 to 542, pur­ chased last year by the Metropolitan Opera Richard Croker, Jr., Sells Building. House Co. About six weeks ago R. H. Macy & .Co. purchased the group of buildings at the N. A. Berwin & Co. sold for. Ricbard Croker, northeast corner of Eleventh av and 35th st, Jr., to the Forty-flrst and Park Ave Corpora­ which they plan to alter for warehouse and tion 104 East 4Ist st, a 3-sty business building, manufacturing purposes. on a lot 25x98.9. The building immrdiately ad­ joins the Terminal Building, at 103 Park av. which is owned by the buyers. The smaller BUILDINGS AT 530 TO .538 miO.\Ll\V.\V Lexington Ave. Corner Sold. structure was bought for tho purpose of protect­ bought this week by Frederick Brown, by tele­ Publishers Photo Engraving Co. sold to ing the light of the larger one. Opposite the graph, through the Charles P. Noyes Co., brokers. Charles H. Thompson 77 Lexington av, at the pronerties is thr former site of tbe Crand TTnion ;:->me of them extend through to Cro.-iby street. southeast corner of East 26th st. a 4-8ty mer­ Ho-'^l. They are near Spring stroet. cantile building, on a lot 24.8x82. 838 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 House Sold for Club Purposes. ertan Corporation, 48 to 52 Great Jones Bt, a property, but this purchase insures for them a Marion L. O'Brien sold through J. Irving (-sty and basement loft building, on a plot G6x site sufficient tor the requirements of their Walsh to Henry L. Doherty & Co. 11-13 West 87,11x66.5x80.0. Possession will be taken Feb. growing business for many years to come. 51st st, two 4-story and basement brownstone 1, 1921, by the new owner and occupi.-d entirely dwellings, each on a lot 25x100.5. The buyers by it. will remodel the structures into a clubhouse Manhattan. for the accommodation of the representatives Buys Grand View Apartments. of the firm visiting the city from various South of 59th St. parts of the world. The seller bought the prop­ Sarah F. Williams sold to Henrietta Kessler erties only a few months ago from Ennis & the southwest corner of St. Nicbola" av and ALLEN ST.—Lorillard Spencer sold to the Su­ Sinnott. loi5th St. a 6-sty apartment house, known as the preme Housing Corporation 37 Allen st, a o-sty Grand View, on a plot 59..3xl02.2. tenement house with store, on a lot 25x50, ad­ Big Mercantile Building Sale. joining the southwest corner of Hester st. Whitaker Paper Co., of Cincinnati. O.. bought Heavy Co-operative Buyin^^. EAST BROADWAY.—The Rabbi Isaac Echl- through the Charles F. Noyes Co. fiom 'he Leb- Charles Wynne and Louis H. Low resold the hanan Theological Seminary in Montgomery st 12-story apartment house at 310 to 314 West purchased the buildings at 301 and 303 East SRth st, on a plot 72x102.2, to the 310 West 86th Broadway, at the southeast corner of Scammel Street Corporation, a co-operative corporation st, a 4-sty brick and stone building, on a plot 72x79.5, tor an extension to the institution. It M<-cbfT Allied Real Bstate Interests formed by the tenants ot the building. Earle & Calhoun negotiated this resale and were ap­ was long occupied by the Daughters ot Jacob Uember B'klyn Board of Real Bstate Brokers pointed managers for the tenants. The building Home. was recently purchased trom the Terra Realty GREAT JONES ST.—The Lebertan Corpora­ Money to Loan on First Mortgages Corporation by the sellers. tion resold 27 Great Jones st. a 5-sty loft and store building, on a lot 25.11xl0<1.2, to Gersofsky The Roxborough Holding Co., owner of the Brothers. The purchasers are the present ten­ 12-story Roxborough apartment house at the ants and paid all cash over the present mort­ northwest corner of Broadway and fl2d st, is gage. selling it on the co-operative plan. The Rox­ borough contains 57 apartments of six to nine LEONARD ST.—Markham Realty Corporation 5% rooms and seven stores, and is said to return C. W. Eckhart, president, sold 11 and li Leonard upward of ?160.000 annually in rentals. It st, a 1-sty brick garage, on a plot 49.2x92.6.x49.11 covers a plot fronting 107 feet on Broadway X60.8. The buyer will use the premises. and 125 feet on the street and was erected in RIVINGTON ST.—Charles F. Faeth sold for Joseph T. McMahon mil by Isaac and Henry Mayer. It is valued the estate of Anna M. Klemann to A. Herzfeld at $1,350,000. the 5-sty tenement house, with stores, at 90 REAL ESTATE aod Rivington st, on a lot 25.6x75.3. The Lownsbery-Gage Co. sold the 7-story WATER ST.—Margarita Caruso sold to An­ MORTGAGE LOANS studio apartment building 132 East lOth st, in tonio Ossteda 332 Water st, adjoining the north­ the Gramercy Park section, on a plot 31x100. It east corner of Roosevelt st, a 4-sty mercantile 188 and 190 HONTAGUE STHEET numbers among its tenants many artists and building, on a lot 18.7x68.3. writers. The purchasers are to sell the apart­ 5TH ST.—The Nineteenth Ward Realty Co; BROOKLYN ments on the co-operative plan. purchased from Philip Lieberman 620 East oth st, a 5-sty flat, on a lot 24.9x07.6. Telephone: Main SU The Lownsbery-Gage Co. sold to a corpora­ tion of tenants and others the 7-story elevator lOTH ST.—Mrs. Louise A Cobb sold 48 West SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO apartment house, on a plot 60x100, at 55-5T 10th st, a 3%-sty frame dwelling, on a lot 21 6 COLLECTING, KENTING East 76th st. These apartments are also being X92..3. AVD HANAGEHKNT OF ESTATES sold on the co-operative plan. ISTH ST.—The National Florence Crittenton Mission sold through the Duross Co. to Charles A syndicate of tenants bought the 7-story St. Goetz 245 West 13th st, a 3-sty and basement Lawrence apartment house at 1200 Madison av. brick dwelling, on a lot 20.10x103.3, near the at the southwest corner ot East 8Sth st, through intersection of Greenwich av ; and Mr. Goetz re­ Spotts & Starr, who will manage it on the co­ sold the property through the same broker to operative basis. The house covers a plot 9ox Henry Mundt. 100.8. LIBERTY BONDS ^-l^T.^ ST.—Michael Levy sold to Isidor Peasty 419 East loth st. a 6-sty apartment house, with BOUGHT and SOLD The Rochambeau, a 6-story apartment house stores, on a lot 25x103.3. at the northeast corner of Manhattan av and All Issues and DeDominations 113th St. on a plot 100.11x95, facing Morning­ 15TH ST.—Spotts & Starr sold for Amelia Bought and Sold for Cash at Stock side Park, has been sold to a corporation ot Lambert 132 West 15th st. a 5-sty apartment Exchange quotations and foil Inter­ tenants in the building and occupants ot other house, on a lot 2.5x103, which rents for $4 800 a apartment houses in the neighborhood. The year. It has been held at $32,500. The pur­ est to date. property has been held at $250,000. chaser is Patrick Daly. ^,^-P ^^'^•—l'<^ona.ra Weill bought from the Call or send by registered mall. Celestlne Nipl Johnston sold to the newly Merit Realty Corporation, Marcus L. Osk presi­ formed Tenth Street Studios, Inc.. H. A. Ham­ dent 249 East .32d st, a 3-sty and basement PURDY & CO. mond, president. 55 West 10th st. a 4-stv brick dwelling, on a lot 17.10x98.9. studio building on a lot 21.3x94.10, for co-opera­ LIBEBTT BOND SPECIALISTS RR^^", ^J^-.T^; Mengel sold to A. A. Hageman tive ownership. The buyer recently acquired bb West 3Ith st, a 4-sty and basement brown­ 45 to 53 West 10th st. adioining. a 3-sty brick stone dwelling, on a lot 20x69.11. Tei. J S175 1 34 Pl>e St. studio building, on a plot 98.1x04.10. \ S1T6 / Jobs _ ^OTH ST.—Katherine F. Whitney sold to ( S177 } New York o^,?o'^'o ^- Fi'J*'^^'' ">« 4-sty dwelling, on a lot The tenants ot Placid Hall, at 7.36 Riverside 20x08.9, at 127 East 40th St. drive, at the southeast corner of 15jst st. are negotiating for the purchase of the property on 43D ST.--LIlIlan A. Kennedy sold to Eugene a co-operative plan through Leitner. Brener & Callahan 4o4 West 43d st a 3-sty and basement Leitner. Placid Hall is a 6-sty Buildiug. on a dwelling, on a lot 19x100.5. PRACTICAL \ plot 103.9x153.11. and is arranged in suites of 44TH ST.—Peter Grimm sold for the Chet from tour to seven rooms. Realty Corporation to Richard W. Lehne an­ REAL ESTATE METHODS tique dealer. 144 East 44th st, a 4-sty mercantile Commanding a view of Roger Morris Park, the building, on a lot 15x100.5. N. A. Berwin & Co For Broker, Operator and Owner 6-sty elevator apartment house known as The were associated as brokers. Jumel Terrace, at the northwest corner of 160th t,.t2'^^,f'l'C~^' d- Sweeney and others, execu­ By Thirty Real Estate Experts st and Jumel terrace, on a plot 80x7.5x94x76.3. tors, sold through Pease & Elliman to a buyer bas been sold by the A. M. Realty Corporation for occupancy 158 East 49th st, a 3-sty and HOW TO BUY, SELL, LEASE, MANAGE, to the tenants on a co-operative basis. basement brick dwelling, on a lot 20x60 ad­ APPRAISE, IMPROVE AND FINANCE joining the southwest corner of 3d av. REAL ESTATE Theatre in Brooklyn Bongflit. 52D ST.—Rebecca D. Llchtenauer sold to Lee Price $2.50. By Mail $2.65 Joseph Zellner sold to Harry J. Dorsey the Counselman 58 West 52d st, a 4-sty and bale! May be returned in five days If not Joyce Theatre, a movhig picture house, at ment brownstone dwelling, on a lot 20(xl00.5. found valuable. Prospect Park West and 18th st. South Brooklyn. 57TH ST.—Mrs. Emily Clinton and Samuel Herzog respectively, sold 45-47 East 57th "ri Educational Department Tenants Buy Factory. .-J-sty American basement brownstone dwelling Guedalia & Co., tenants, bought from the 20x80 5°' f^^^^A ^""^.v^ «-="' l>""1 AND TO LET Fhone: Bryant 477S J. P. Malone | 9864 REAL ESTATE—MANAGEMENT A. V. AMY & CO. AUSTIN FINEGAN YORKVILLE SECTION ECONOMICAL AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY Real Estate—Insarance—Appraisals ESTABLISHED IMS ISB WEST 72NI) ST. Phone: S810 Colnmliu 35 NASSAU STREET TeL Reetor 1«M 124 BAST 8flTH ST. Phone: Lenox 9M1 JOHN J. BOYLAN J. ARTHUR FISCHER Real Estate Arent, Broker and Appraiser Real Eatate and Mortgratres WILLES RAY, Inc. 402 WEST BIST STREET, Tel. Columbus 1970 Tel. Vanderbilt 1423 690 SIXTH AVE., near 40th St. 277 BROADWAY, Tel. Worth 1823 REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE EUGENE J. BUSHER CO. FRED'K FOX & CO., Inc. S70 LEXINGTON AVE., AT 71ST BT. INCORPOILITKD Phone: Rhinelander 5181 Real Estate—Insarance Cable Address: "Wraylllei," New York H«TtsacM, AppraUins, ManasemMit Business Building Brokers N. W. Cor. last 149th St. and Conrtlaadt AT*.. Bronz 14 W. 40TH STREET and 793 BROADWAY GEORGE S. RUNK Pbooe Melroee S208-«ISI KeteldUied UM BEAL ESTATE BROKER Yorkville Bank Building ' , BUTLER & BALDWIN GOODWIN & GOODWIN THIRD AVE. AT SSTH ST. rNCOBPORATED REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE MANAGEMENT OF PBOPERTIES REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Manaeement of Estatea a Specialty MOBTOAOE LOANS INSURANCB SPECIALIZINO IN THB 148 WEST S7TH STREET MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY Near Carnegie Hall Telephone: Circle 6096 280 MADISON AVENUE 260 LENOX AVENUE GEO. J. RYAN Phone Murray mil 6632 N. E. Cor. 123rd Street Telephone: Harlem 6500 Qaeens Boroagh Real Estate CAMMANN, VOORHEES BRYAN L. KENNELLY, inc. AGENT BROKER APPRAISER & FLOYD Aactioneer, Real Estate and Loan Broker Member Real Eitate Board ot New York 149 BROADWAY Business Established 1847 46 Jackson Avenue. Lent Island City MANAGEMENT OF ESTATES KNAP & WASSON CO., Inc Telephone: Huntera Poljit 3451-2 84 WILLIAM STKEET NEW YORK Real Eatata If you want to Buy, Sell or Exchange Washlnston Heights and Bronx BROKERS, APPRAISERS, AGENTS 424'* BROAnWAY. AT 1S1ST STREKT REAL ESTATE Edgar A. Manning Anton L. Trunk FIRM OF MANNING & TRUNK O {.;]£ S. E. Cor. Webster Ave. LEON ARD J. CARPENTER REAL ESTATE ^^rOBIE ^^^ Fordham Road Agents Brokers Appraisers 489 Fifth Avenoe Phone: Murray Hill 6834 25 LIBERTY STREET SAMUEL H. MARTIN PHONE FORDHAM 1471 Branch: Corner Third Ave. and 68th St. Real Bstate and Insurance Entire Charge of Property Management Specialist TUCKER, SPEYERS & CO. 1974 BROADWAY Phone: Columbus 896 D. T. SwalnaoD A. H. Carpenter C. U Carpenter Real Estate 435 FIFTH AVENUE, near 39tb Street CUDNER REAL ESTATE CO. LEWIS H. MAY CO. Telephone: Murray IUlI 2750 SPECIAUZINO BROKERS and MANAGERS 23rd to 34th St.. Lezinrton to SeTenth AT*. 18 WEST 27TH ST. Phone: WatUnl tllS aS4 WEST 23RD ST. Tel. Oielsea U76 J. IRVING WALSH SPECIALIST Washington Square and Greenwich Village HARRY B. CUTNER J. S. MAXWELL 73 WEST IITH STREET REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE and INSURANCB ESTATES UANAOBD .JAMES N. WELLS' SONS 1181 BROADWAY (James P. Eadie) Broadway, N. E. Cor. U9tb Street Real Estate and Insnrance Southwest Comer Twenty-eighth Street Phono t Aadabon »M-S1«1 Since 1835 at No. 191 NINTH AVENUE Telephone: Watkliu 4BSS-6 Established 1819 Phone: Cbelsea 6266 J. K. MOORS WALTER C. WYCKOFF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE Real Estate—Insurance MANAGEMENT—LEASING—INSURANCE Management Auctioneer 301 WEST 57TH ST., N.W. Cor. Ei«rhth Ave. 403 HADISON AVENUB ' Phone: Columbua 8888 67 LIBERTY STREET Phone: YaaderbUt SffSS I DWIGHT, NEHRING BROTHERS FRED'K ZITTEL & SONS ARCHIBALD & PERRY INCORPORATED Real Estate—Insarance Real Estate and Insoranee INCOEPORATED The Mana«ement, Bental and Sale of Manhattaa and Real Estate—Insurance Bronx Propertlea BROADWAY at 79TH STREET 137 WEST 23RD STREET ST. NICHOLAS AVE. AND 174TH STREET THB APTHORP Pbone Wadaworth 4110 R(BUTL>B troo •rtiMiaml IMi Phone: Watklna S360 842 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 MANHATTAN BROKERS ORVILLE B. ACKERLY & SON 0. D. & H. V. DIKE HENRY G. LEIST Appralacra of Lone laUnd Proporty Real Estate Specialists RBAL BSTATE—INBUKANCE Management of APPRAISER—ESTATES MANAGED Pbone: Greeley 1760 Improved Real Estate Exclusively CANDLER BUILDING SM Eaat Mth St. EatabUahed 1887 343 West 34th Street. New York City 220 WEST 42ND STREET PkoM Lno IMl BRANCH—271 WEST 23RD STRKBT EliNEST N. ADLER JAMES A. DOWD THOS. F. MCLAUGHLIN Real Estate and Insarance Upper East Side Property a Specialty Real Estate—Insurance 1238 THIRD AVE., NEAR 72ND ST. 160( FIRST AVE., at Ttth St. Renting—Management GEO. W. SASSE REAL ESTATE—INSURANCE ktahUataed UU Phooo: Rhlnelandi* tUO 874 SIXTH AVENUE, above 49th Street 2096 EIGHTH AVE., NEAR 114TH ST. Phone: Cathedral M4T Telephone 306-84T PeiiaarlraaU F. J. FEUERBACH SCHINDLER & LIEBLER AMERICAN BUREAU Real Eatate and Inanranee Management of Estates and other Wilnelaniler

Marmion av, a 2V4-sty and basement frame de­ WASHINGTON AV.—J. Clarence Davies sJTd 29TH ST.—Realty Associates sold to Frank tached dwelling, on a plot 46x121. for Katherine Pryor to Louis Klrcher 2150 Scalisi 324 2nth st, a 4-sty brick double flat, SHAKESPERE AV.—Frederick Magenhelmer Washington av, a 2-famlly house, on a lot 27.!).\78.5xl00.2. sold to Maud Servoss 1.305 Shakospere av. a .3-3ty 25x100. EAST 38TH ST.—Sherman C. Stubbs sold to and basement frame dwelling, on a lot 18x105. WASHINGTON AV.—Louis Brill sold, for all Peter Gaffa tbe lot 20x100, on the east side of cash, 1.371 Washington av, a. 4-sty apartment East SSth st, 188 feet north of .Church av. Flat- TELLER AV.—Cahn & Cahn sold 97!)-981 hush. Teller av, two 2-sty and basement frame 2- house, on a plot 27x139. family houses, eaeh on a lot 24x110. adjoining WASHINGTON AV.—Meister Builders, Inc., 60TH ST.—William Lise, Inc., sold the plot. the southwest corner of East IGlth st. purchased from Sarah McPherson the southwest UNION AV.—The Eugene J. Busher Co., Inc., corner of Washington av and 174th st, a 3-sty sold for the Haffen Realty Co. 12R.1 Union av, a cottage on a plot 34x90. 2-sty frame house, on a lot lO.BxMO; also 1285, WASHINGTON AV,—Meister Builders, Inc Bronx Brokers a two family house, on a lot IG.8x102, and 1287, sold to Sophie Knepper the 3-sty detached dwell­ a three family frame house, on a lot 25x114. ing, on a plot 34x00, at the southwest corner of UNIVERSITY AV.—William A. Cox sold 2604 Washington av and East 174th st. The buyer University av, a 21'2-sty frame detached dwelling has resold to a Jewish congregation. A. G. BECHMANN and a garage, on a plot 50x2.10. Real Estate and Insoranee WOODYCREST AV.—Edward F. Cole sold 1003 Tel. Intervale 556 1865 SO. BOULBVAHD WASHINGTON AV.—Columbia Trust Co., as Woodycrest av, a 2-sty and basement frame One Mock from Blmceon Street Sutnrar Statioo trustee, sold through E. H. Ludlow &. Co., 1099 and brick dwelling, on a lot 25.2x90.7. Washington av, a 3-sty frame building, on a lot WEBSTER AV.—Anna Young sold through 25x145. Charles A. Weber to John Reichert 2148 Web­ ster av, a 5-sty apartment house, on a plot ELMER C. GATES 3 (.5x105. Real Estate and Insarance Phone: Melrose 7587 529 Courtlandt Are. WEBB AV.—Charles Cross sold 2448 Webb av, One Block Weet of Third Ara. at 148th St. a 2-sty and basement frame dwelling, on a lot Brooklyn Brokers 25x100. WHITLOCK AV.—Wood-Dolson Co., Inc., sold OTTO LACKMAN THE RENTING LAWS for Frances W. Pollock and Judge Goff a plot Management of Properties my Specialty DUike it more necetaary th&t property tw muiagsil fer 100x100, at the southeast corner of Whitlock av 2514 Grand Concourse, near Fordham Road an ezperlent^ed organized real estate Ann. TOOT and East 156th St. Phone: Forttham BT98 aanoyance ceases and Income iDcreaaes. BULKLEY & HORTON CO. Brooklyn. 2D ST.—J. A. Reynolds resold 469 2d st, a L. G. LOSERE O. a BORTON. Pno. A. J. HOBTON. Oaa. REAL BSTATE 685 Nostrand Ave., near Dean St. 2-sty dwelling, to a buyer, for occupancy. 414 Myrtle Ave., near Clinton Ave. 2D ST.—Mrs. A. Adamson sold through the Entire Charge Taken of Property 7S20 Third Ave., aear 7Stk SI. Henry L. Neilsen offlces to Miss C. Cain 466 2d 871 Break Ave., at 161st St. Batabllihed IMt 1214 Flatbuih Ave. near Dltnai Ave. st, a 3-sty and basement brownstone dwelling. .'STH ST.—Henry L. Nielsen offlces sold for Jo­ O'HARA BROTHERS seph Gross to H. L. Talbot, for occupancy, 596 Real Estate and Appraisers JAMES F. KERNS CO. ."ith st, a 3-sty and basement brownstone dwell­ BRONX PROPERTY ing. BAT RIDGE REALTT SPBCIAUST Tel Fordham 615 WEBSTER AVE. & 2nnTH ST. WEST 6TH ST.—Adolph A. Raheuser sold 7109 THIRD AVENUE 1765 West 6th st, a detached dwelling. HENRY SCHWIEBERT EAST lOTH ST.—Learned Associates sold to RROOKLYN Samuel Malken, for occupancy, 1244 East 10th Real Estate—^Xnsarmnce SSra SRD A'VB., near IMTH ST. Phone: 202 Bay RMge st, Flatbush, a 2%-st dwelling, on a lot 25x100. ~ : Maamae 11 14TH ST.—Charles Partridge sold for an es­ tate 157 to 163A 14th st, flve 6-sty 2-famlly S. WELSCH SONS houses. JOHN A. STEINMETZ 24TH ST.—Mrs. Mildred Del Monte sold to REAL ESTATE Antonio Menza 153 24th st. South Brooklyn. Real Estate—Mortgrasre Loaas Management of Property 29TH ST.—Realty Associates sold through Rose 1005 E. 180TB ST. Phone: Fordham SSM Chlanese to Frank and Joseph Luzzi the 4-8ty Member Brooklyn Board of double apartment house 318 29th st, on a lot •''«'• TTT T M A TSJ Burke St. Still. Real Estate Brokers 27,9x100.2. 36 Ollnrllle UL,LiiVlAl>) station 201 MONTAGUE ST. Pbone: Main 37184 2nTH ST.—Realty Associates sold to Alfonso Real Estate in All Branches Eslsbllshed 1889 Gighillo 322 29th st, a 4-sty brick double flat, 3221 White Plains Ave.,at Burke St. (207Ui SL) 27.9x78.5x100.2. June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 843 75x100, on the north side of 60th st, 131 teet sold In Long Island City the soutkeast corner THE NEWS SYNDICATE CO., Joseph M. Pat­ west of Fort Hamilton av, for the Lamore Re­ of Harris av and Wiillam st a vacant plot, 75x90, terson, president, and Robert R. McCormlck, vice alty Co. to Bernstein Brothers, who will erect for Mrs. Annie Schwartz to Thomas Crimmins. president, publishers of The News, leased for a a garage. LONG ISLAND CITY.—Roman-Callman Co. term of 21 years, with renewal privileges, from 72D ST.—Moriarty & Hollahan sold for Elsie sold for Charne Katz a plot ot 5,000 square feet Morris Fatwan the 5-sty building 23 to 25 Park Clark to a buyer, for occupancy, 74 72d st, a on the west side of Ely av, 100 feet north ot pl, on a plot 65 by 152 irregular, running 2-sty and basement limestone dwelling, on a Wilbur av. Long Island City. It will be im­ through to 20 and 22 Murray st. The rental plot 30x100, with garage. proved with a 4-sty factory bulding. for the first period will total about $1,000,000. Extensive alterations are planned to meet the 79TH ST.—B. J. Sforza sold for a client to LONG ISLAND CITY.—United States Indus­ newspaper publishing requirements of the lessees.* Francesco Montoglnno, for occupancy, the dwell­ trial Alcohol Co. bought through the Roman- ing, on a plot 30x100, at 1944 79th st, Callman Co. from Henry and Margaret Baitinger ROSE ABRAMS leased to the United Retail 81ST ST.—Lucinda M. Burchardi sold to a the 2-sty frame dwelling on a large plot, on the Candy Stores Corporation 440 Fulton st, a build­ buyer, for occupancy, 229 Slst st. Bay Ridge, a west side of Garrison av, 360 feet south of ing adjoining the department store of Abraham Grand st, Maspeth. The purchaser will add it & Straus, for a long term ot years. The lessee 2Mi-sty frame detached dwelling, on a plot 80x to the site of the large industrial plant it is will make extensive alterations and occupy the 109. preparing to build there. store oor and sublease the rest. Possession will 85TH ST.—Moriarty & Hollahan sold for not be obtained until May, 1922. Pierce & McDonald to a buyer, for occupancy, ALBERT B. ASHFORTH, INC., leased tor a 1270 85th st, a 2V4-sty frame detached dwell­ RECENT LEASES. client to the Louis K. Liggett Co. the store ing, on a plot 80x100. and basement at the northwest corner ot Broad­ 86TH ST.—F. & W. Haag sold to a builder for IL way, Audubon pl and 157th st. for a term of improvement tlie vacant plot, 100x125, on the Long Lease in Fifth Av. years. north side of S6th st. 160 feet east of Colonial rd, THE CHILDS CO. leased from the Fifth Ave­ ANDREW J. BASTINE leased to the Hub Car­ BEDFORD AV,—Realty Associates sold to G, nue and Thirtieth Street Corporation, Harry pet Co., of Philadelphia, the 1-sty building 23 Kunin 671 Bedford av, a 4-sty brick and stone Fischel, president, the south halt ot the store West 24th st, tor a term ot years, double flat, 26x7ta95. floor and the entire basement of the Holland House, at the southwest corner of Fifth av and CARSTEIN & LINNEKIN, INC., leased the BEDFORD AV.—Realty Associates sold to West 30th st, for a term ot 30 years on a per­ rear of the main floor in the Park Row Build­ Mary Herman 677 Bedford av^ a 4-aty brown­ centage of sales basis, with a minimum rental ing to the Franklin Society for Home Build­ stone double flat. guarantee, the rental aggregating considerably ing and Savings. This institution bas been lo­ FLATBUSH AV EXTENSION—The Burling more than $1,000,000. Frederick Fox & Co. were cated for over 32 years in 38 Park Row. Car­ Realty Co. sold the northwest corner of Flat­ fhe brokers. stein & Linnekin also leased the entire base- bush av extension and Johnson st to the Texas Co. The property has a frontage of about 80 feet on Flatbush av extension, and will be used by the Texas Co. as a gasoline filling station. GATES AV.—Berkshire Realty Co., Inc., Joseph G. Haft, president, sold 272 Gates av, a 4-sty apartment house, on a plot 50x120, and known as Lenox Court. NORMAN AV.—M. L. & C. Ernst sold to E. Menken 189, 191, 195 to 199 and 201 Norman av. Greenpoint, six 4-sty apartment houses, each on Have You Ordered the a lot 27x87. OCEAN AV.—Arnold E. Hauser sold to a buy­ er, for occupancy, 663 Ocean av, a i-72-sty frame Annual Number for 1919 detached dwelling and a garage. PARIv AV.—The Bulkley & Horton Co. sold 408 Park av, a 3-sty factory building on a lot 30.X70, for Christina M. Wendig. of Record and Guide Quarterly? RUGBY RD.—Mrs. Mary E. Stainford sold to Ignatz N. Heller 541 Rugby rd, a 2-family house. STILLWliLL AV.—Realty Associates sold to HE Annual Number of the RECORD & GTHDE Andrea Grieco and Luigi Massa the vacant plot, 40.X100, on the west side of Stillwell av, 400 feet QUARTERLY contains in this, the final issue of north of Neptune av. Tthe year, all the data contained in the preceding STUYVESANT AV.—The Bulkley & Horton Co. sold 280 Stuyvesant av, a 3-sty house on a lot three plus those of the fourth period, making 20x95, for Mary B. Henry. in one compact volume, a complete transcription of all THROOP A v.—Miss C. Geraty sold through the Conveyances, Miscellaneous Conveyances, such as Re­ Burling Realty Co. 438 Throop av, a 2-sty and basement brick dwelling. lease of Mortgages and Dowers, Contracts, Agreements, UNION ST.—James W. Prendergast sold 117 Consents, Assignments of Rents, Power of Attorneys, to 121 Union st, three business buildings, at a corner of Columbia st. Designation, Resignation and Appointment of New WASHINGTO.V AV.—David T. Cameron sold Trustees and Executors, etc. Mortgages, Extension of through Bulkley & Horton Co. 133 Washington av, a 3-sty and basement brick dwelling, on a Mortgages, Participation and Subordination, Agreements lot 20x100. of Mortgages, Assignments of Mortgages, Satisfied WASHINGTON AV.—People's Trust Co. sold through Bulkeley & Horton Co. 440 Washington Mortgages, Leases, including consents, assignments, av, a 3-sty and basement dwelling, on a plot 40x100. cancellations and surrender of leases; Real Estate WYCKOFF AV.—Max Handshaft sold to Appraisals, Auction Sales, Wills, New Buildings and Thomas McCartney 97 WyckoS av, a 3-sty brick double flat, Alterations with cross references for the entire year. THIRD ST.—Clinton Trading Corporation sold Borough of Manhattan. These records are arranged to George H. Stege, Jr., the stone and brick geographically, chronologically and alphabetically, so dwelling 605 Third st. 3D AV.—Frank A. Seaver sold 7812 3d av, that the subscriber may, at a moment's notice, find the 3-sty brick store building, for Anna K. Grafen­ desired information. In order to make these records stein to an investor. Price STH AV.—Tutino & Cerny have sold for more complete the attorney's name is inserted in all Samuel Lehlang to a client for investment the Mortgages and a geographical cross reference to the 3-sty single brick store and dwelling 5609 5th av. $40a 00 Real Estate Appraisals is given. This permits the user FIFTH AV.—Kassln Realty Co. sold 4401 Fifth in searching for the appraised value of a given parcel, av, a 4-sty brick double flat with store. FIFTH AV.—Title Guarantee & Trust Co. sold and not having the name of the deceased, to obtain the to Samuel Stark the southwest corner of Fifth information instantly. Years of experience have demon­ av and Sackett st, 5-2-sty flats with stores. TENTH AV.—Frank A. Seaver Co. sold for I. strated that by using the RECORD & GUIDE Rubin the block front on the east side of Tenth QUARTERLY time and annoyance are saved. It is av, from 85th to 86th st, to a builder, for im­ provement. equally valuable to the broker who maintains an THIRTEENTH AV.—Moriarity & Hollahan elaborate system of keeping records, or the man who sold tor N. Axel to a buyer, for occupancy, 7810 Thirteenth av, Dyker Heights, a 2Vi-3ty frame must condense his plant. detached dwelling, on a plot 40x100. Queens. FAR ROCKAWAY.—Lewis H. May Co. sold for H. Bloch 1163 Neilson av. Far Rockaway, a 2^-sty stucco dwelling, to Edwin Drucker, for The RECORD and GUIDE COMPANY occupancy, JAMAICA,—Isaac Kleinteld sold the former Borden Condensed Milk Co.'s 3-sty brick and 119 WEST 40TH STREET NEW YORK CITY stone depot and supply station, on a plot 70x 100, at the northwest corner of Bath pl and Phone, Rryant 4800 Van Wyck av, Jamaica, to the Spatt Plumbing Supply Co., which will remodel and occupy the property. LONG ISLAND CITY.—Cross & Brown Co. 844 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 ment in the same building, coutaining 10,000 in the Hotel Biltmore on July 19 next. The re­ square feet, to the Mercantile Lunch Co. for a moval is caused by the leasing of the Manhattan term of years. to the National City Bank. CROSS & BROWN CO. leased for a client to MARK OTTINGER and others leased to BROKERS the Feldman ci Durme Shoe Co.. of Chicago, Young Bros., hatters, the store in 1456-1458 the large store at the northeast corner of Broad­ Broadway, adjoining the Hotel Knickerbocker, way and 41st st long occupied by Park & Til­ for a term ot 21 years, at an aggregate rental ford. The term is for 20 yeara from May 1, of .$600,000; also, the second and third floors to 1021, at an aggregate rental ot $000,000. The Doyle Billiard Parlors, and root sign space to LOUIS GOLD store is 17x105x46. O. J, Gude. The rentals total $1,000,000. The property was leased to Schulte Cigar Stores and THE CROSS & BROWN CO. leased for a later subleased to the C. & L. and the St. Regis 44 Court St, Brooklyn, N. Y. long term the store and basement at 142 West Restaurant companies. 125th st, running through to 124th st, next Will erect buildings containing any­ to Koch's Department Store, to The Feltman & PEASE & ELLIMAN leased for the Marcus Curme Shoe Stores Co., who operate retail shoe Loew Realty Co. to the International Millinery where from 10,000 to 100,000 square stores in all of the principal cities of the Middle Co., the store and basement in 1548 Broadway, feet of manufacturing space for any West. The property is owned by Mrs. Hope Hor­ adjoining the southeast corner of 46th st, and ton Lewis, daughter of the late J. M. Horton, part of a plot covering almost the entire east responsible prospective lessee. block front on Broadway from 45th to 46th sts ice cream manufacturer, who was one of the on which Mr. Loew is erecting a 16-sty store and largest owners of real estate on West 12oth st. theatre building. The lease of this store Is for OR ESTATE OF P. T. BARNUM, showman, leased 20 years, and it brought about the rental at WUl build and sell the etructure for a small caah through Manheimer Bros, the 6-sty loft building which it was held, $36,000 a year. consideration, taking a mortgage, to be amnrtlzMl 610 to 61S Broadway, running through to Crosby over an attreed period, for the balance. Tbe plan st, and forming the northeast corner of Broad­ M. RAWLB CO. leased from William Gold­ will make It possible for tbe client to reduce rental way and East Houston st, on a plot 100.5xl97.7x stone 823 Seventh av, a 4-sty brownstone build 05.5. Tbe lease is for a long term of years. ing, covering a lot 25.H4xlOO, adjoining tb« overbead to approximately one-balf preeent oost. northeast corner of West 53d st, for a term of J. ARTHUR FISCHER leased to Llanos & 10 years, with option ot purchase, at a rental of Banakos a store in the building southwest cor­ $7,000, FACTORY BUILDINGS ner ot 39th st and 6th av for the R. B. L. Cigar Co.. for a long term of years. ROMAN-CALLMAN ,C0. leased for the Long of MARTIN LALOR leased to Senzo Kuwayama, Island Carpet Cleaning Co., 15,000 square feet REINFORCED CONCRETE importer and exporter of Japanese merchandise, on the second floor of their factory building at the 5-sty building, 2.">xl00, at 114 East 50th st. Webster and Seventh avs. Long Island City, to and G. Piel Co., Inc., manufacturers of auto ac­ for a term of 21 years at an aggregate rental cessories. MILL CONSTRUCTION of $1,'?0.0(K). The purchaser will make extensive alterations and will occupy the store and base­ JOHN H. SCHEIER leased the two 6-8ty Anywhere in ment with the business. elevator buildings at 243 to 249 West 47th st for a term of 30 years and renewals, at a rental GREATER NEW YORK LOUIS K. LIGGETT CO. leased from the approximating $2,000,000, and Is now completely Babriaba Realty Co. the southeast corner of renovating these properties into modern business Broadway and 40th st, a 2-sty store building, on structures. Phone Main 7050 for Appointment a plot 811.4 on Broadway and 65.1 on 40th st, for a term of 21 years at a total rental of SCHULTE CIGAR STORES CO. leased .fl,.500,000. A renewal privilege accompanies through Tankoos, Smith & Co. for a long term the lease. of years, at a rental aggregating $125,000, the entire property at the southeast corner of West METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO. Broadway and Reade st, and upon expiration of leased a store and basement in 1131 Broadway existing leases and completion of extensive al­ Founded 1910 Bv R. J. Geddes to the F. W. Woolworth Co. The lease is for terations, will occupy the corner portion of the a long term and the rental aggregates over property as a branch establishment. The re­ $230,000. The premises will be occupied as a 5 mainder of the ground floor and upper floors ARE YOUR and 10 cent store by the lessee. will be offered for lease. I. MILLER, shoe dealer, has negotiated one of HENRY A. C. TAYLOR leased to the Broad­ • the largest leases in Brooklyn that has been ef­ way Central Securities Corporation the store fected in a long time. He has leased from Ed­ in 1656 Broadway, for a term ot 21 years. ward J. Calvert the 4-sty building at the south­ east corner of Fulton and Bond sts, on a lot THE UPTOWN MOVEMENT of trade In re­ 20x70, for a long term of years at a rental that cent years is strongly illustrated by Augustus averages .$1..50o a front foot for the term, the W. Clarke, art dealer, leasing from Mrs. Cor­ total sum being about $1,000,000. The lessee nelius Vanderbilt 42-44 East SSth st, the 2-sty will alter the building and use it for a shoe building, covering a plot 50x100.5, and known store. It is in the heart ot Brooklyn's shopping as the Club De VIgnt, as his business head­ center. quarters. The term is for 21 years. During the past 10 years Mr. Clarke's gallery has been at MILVBL HOLDING AND LEASING CORP. 5 West 44th st and for many years previous to leased the northeast corner of 38th st and Fifth that it was in Liberty st. The new quarters av to Leon Ehrlich, who conducts the ladies' were long used as a dancing academy. The department in Brill Bros, store, at a rental of main part has a stage at one end. Mr. Clarke S2.000 a front foot for a term of years; also has made plans for a unique transformation leased for the same owner the store in 425-427 of this stage. He will cut away the old floor Electric Meters Accurate Fifth av to Elco Shoe Manufacturers, at a rental and install a stage that revolves on a pivot. or are you losing money by not having of $1,500 a front foot for a term. This will be divided by a partition. An object your meters properly reatl, tested and J. K, MOORS leased the dwelling at .327 West that is being sold will occupy the halt of this calibrated in your apartment houses and 55th st for Susan E. Winternitz to Edmund Mar- stage that is next to the audience. When the luft LuildlnRs? chand. for occupancy. hammer descends, the attendant will press a We maintain a special department for MAX N. NATANSON leased the New York button and the stage will revolve, disclosing the reading, testing and inspection of elec­ Waist House, the westerly store in the north­ next item, which has been put in place "behind tric watt-hour meters, on a yearly con­ west comer of 34th and Fifth av, for a term the screens." At the same time an electric an­ tract basis, and keep their accuracy to of 11 years at an aggregate rental of more than nouncer will flash the catalogue number of the a higli standard at all times. object. No expense in money or engineering $2.50.000. skill has been spared to make these XEW YORK TITLE AND MORTGAGE CO. MRS. FLORA L. Thomas, ot Buffalo, N .T., Liabnrntories the best of their kind. made a $100,<>0f) loan on a flrst mortgage on a leased for a term of 21 years, to M. Mont­ We are a long established, absolutely 100-foot frontage at 1.37 to 143 West 49th st. gomery Maze the southeast corner of Broadway independent organization. This property, in the Longacre Square section and 63rd st, a 4-sty building on a plot and theatrical district, is near Broadway. 116.2x148.4. The total rental Is $1,500,000. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CHARLES F. NOYES CO. leased for Harry K. Joseph P. Day represented the lessor. Grieg the store and basement of 118 Prince st WILLIAM A. WHITE & SONS leased for 42 LABORATORIES to Zucker & Kirschner, for a long term of years. years the entire basement of the proposed new 107 Front St., New York City The premises will be altered extensively and building at 75 Maiden lane to the Exchange used for lunch room purposes in the name of Buffet Corporation, which will occupy the spaoe Telephone: Bowline Green 9670-9671 'The Country Dairy." with one of its restaurants. CHARLES F. NOYES CO. leased for the PETER ZUCKER, as president ot the Sixth Zabriskie Estate, the 5-sty oflice building 133 to Avenue Realty Co. leased to the United Cigar 1.37 Liberty st, northeast comer of Washington Stores Co., for a long term of years, at an ag­ —LONG ISLAND CITY st, for 21 years at an aggregate rental of ap­ gregate rental in excess of $800,000, the entire proximately $500,000. The property has frontages store and basement in the building 50x75 at the of 00 feet on Liberty st and 51 feet on Wash­ southwest corner of Sixth av and 32d st, di­ INDUSTRIAL ington St. The lessees have engaged Somme- rectly opposite Gimbel Bros. feld & Steckler, architects, to make extensive THE FORMER STABLE of the Flss, Doerr & PROPERTIES improvements. New fronts will be installed, and Carroll Horse Co. at 149 East 23d st has been the building converted into a high grade office leased by S, L. Frank for a term of 21 years at ROMAN-CALLMAN COMPANY structure. a net rental involving $130,000, to the C. & M. BRIDGE PLAZA CHARLES F. NOYES CO. leased for Edmund Lunch Co. Mr. Frank purchased the property at a foreclosure sale several months ago. Ex­ Phonet Aitorlm 726 L. Dwight and Charles D. Hilles the ground floor of the new Employers* Liability Insurance .Com­ tensive alterations are planned. —LONG ISLAND CITY^_ pany Building, 120 William st and 79 John st, for ten years from December 1, to T. Y. Brown ft Co. at an aggregate rental of about $125,000. REAL ESTATE NOTES. CHARLES F. NOYES CO. leased for William K. Vanderbilt to Arthur S. Lewis, for a term of HARRY S. BEALE CO. years, the ground floor store in 130 Nassau st, A. H. MATHEWS, for many years at 82 Nas­ DTOOKPOKAnO part of the Vanderbilt building : also, for a cli- sau st and 181 Broadway, has removed his ofBces ont to the Clifford Brass & Copper Co. the 5-sty to 14 Maiden lane. REAL ESTATE building 259 Front st, at the southwest corner MRS. CAROLINE S, CARROLL, widow of Gen. MANAGEMENT BUSINESS PBOPERTIES of Dover st. Howard Carroll, Is the buyer of the 5-8ty resi­ OLD COLONY CLUB, an organization of sev­ dence at 11 East 96th st. sold last March by 505 FIFTH AVENtJE eral thousand business men, which during the Frederick A. de Peyster. The house adjoins the Tel. VanderbUt 247 last 3 years has occupied quarters in the Hotel residence of William Woodward and cost Mrs. Manhattan, on 42d st, will take new quarters Carroll $180,000. Last November the Carroll June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 845 residence at 4 East 64th st was sold to Fanny M. Godfrey. A. E. ANIXTER, who was formerly the secre­ tary and general manager of the Johnson-Kahn Co., has opened an oflSce for himself at 212 Fifth Classified Advertisements av for transacting a general real estate and Wuti end OUan, For Sale and For Rent—Rate IBe. eer llie; oount ilx wordi to tht line. building construction business. Employert anxlDUf to secure belp (clerical or piofee- No medium reacblng real ettate Intereata afforda own- WILLIAM H. ARCHIBALD is the buyer ot tloDai). or employees wtablng to' obtain a poaltlon or the three 4-sty buildings at 319 to 323 East 23d tletter a preseol one wtll flod ttali department of tbe era, brokera. and executon wlttilng to dlapoie of deetr- st, sold recently by the Stephenson Estate. Becord and Guide tbe qulcfceit and mott direct metbod able property (In or out of the dty). to favoratile an of bringing tbelr wanta to tbe attention of tbe lamett opportunity to bring tbe merlu of tbelr propoeltlone to HERMAN & F. M. DE SELDING, real estate number of Interetted readen. In tbe real ettace or tbe attention of pottlble buyen aa doea tbe For Salt appraisers and managers, announce tbe removal bulldlDT profeaalont. and For Rent tectlon of tbe Beoord and Guide. of their offlce to the St. James Building, 1133 Broadway, Suite 1219. T. A. & J. J. FOGARTY, real estate brokers, have opened oflices at 147-149 West 33d st. They PROPOSALS. days after official notice of award of con­ will specialize in the sale and leasing of prop­ tract and in accordance with the terms erty in the Pennsylvania zone. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. of Specification No. 3527. The right is re­ JOHN P. LEO will remove his real estate STATE COMMISSION OF HIGHWAYS, served to reject any or all bids. Draw­ oflice, on July 1, from 2$50 Amsterdam av to ALBANY. N. Y. ings, specifications and blank forma ot 1099 St. Nicholas av. Sealed proposals -will be received by the proposal may be consulted at the Brook­ undersigned at their office, No. 55 Lan­ lyn State Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y.; at LUDWIG MARX has moved his real estate caster Street, Albany, N. Y., at 1 o'clock the New York Office ot the Department of offlce trom ..-j^S to 128 Broadway. P. M., on Friday, the 2d day ot July. 192U, Architecture, Room 618, Hall of Records NEW YORK TITLE & MORTGAGE CO. has for the reconstruction and resurfacing of Building, and at the Department of Archi­ declared the regular quarterly dividend of two the following: tecture, Capitol, Albany, N. Y. Drawings, per cent, payable July 1, 1920, to stockholders of specifications and blank forms of proposal ALBANY (one contract) may be obtained at the Department of record on June 21. COLUMBIA (one contract) Architecture, Capitol, Albany, N. Y., upon CHARLES NESSIER is the buyer ot the DUTCHESS (one contract) reasonable notice to and in the discretion Dodworth Dancing Academy property at 12 and FULTON (one contract) of the State Architect, L. F. Pilcher, Capi­ 14 East 49th st. GREENE (one contract) tol, Albany, N. Y. EDWARD H. MYER is the buyer of the 5-3ty LEWIS (one contract) Dated: June 14, 1920. buildiug at 32 Pearl st, sold recently. ONEIDA (one contract) RENSSELAER (one contract) CHARLES F. NOYES CO. placed with the ULSTER (one contract) Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn, a $10,000 mort­ WARREN (one contract) WANTS AND OFFERS. gage covering 18 Cranberry st, Brooklyn. Maps, plans, speciflcations, estimates J. MACY WILLETS is the buyer of the fine and proposal forms may be obtained at the house, 604 Park av, which was sold recently by office of the Commission in Albany, N. Y., Absolutely Original and Beautiful George G. Bourne through Pease & Elliman. and at the office of the Commission in whose division the roads to be recon­ SKYSCRAPER DESIGNS structed are located. The addresses of the Write T. P. KRUEGER, 120 E. 16th St. The Extended Social Zone. division engineers and the counties of OME of the private dwellings that figured v/hich they are in charge will be fur­ YOUNG MAN, experienced estimating, has S in the voluntary auction sale at the Waldorf- nished upon request. one thousand plus energy, ability and Astoria Hotel, Wednesday evening, June 16, are FRED'K STUART GREENE, character, to Invest in reliable sub-con­ in the extended residential social zone that has Commissioner. tracting company. Box 678, Record and been built up in recent years in the Sixty and The especial attention of bidders is Guide. Seventy streets east ot Park avenue almost to called to "General Information for Bid­ Third avenue. ders" on the itemized proposal, specifica­ EXPERIENCED MAN, SELLING OR The shortage of medium-sized houses m the tions and contract agreement. RENTING, COMMERCIAL SECTION, Fifth avenue residential neighborhood has driven SALARY AND COMMISSION. WILL many of the younger members of New York's NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. MAKE LIBERAL ARRANGEMENT. HEIL social set further east tor homes, with the re­ Sealed proposals for Electric Elevators, & STERN, 1165 BROADWAY. sult that a structural evolution has taken place Chronic Hospital and Dining Room Build­ among many of the old three and tour story ing (East), Brooklyn State Hospital, BUILDING Construction Superintendents dwellings in this extended zone, and the new Brooklyn, N. Y., will be received by the (2) familiar with building of small environment there is being added to weekly. State Hospital Commission, Capitol, Albany, houses in large developments; also car­ Many of the sales in that section reported this N. Y., until 3 o'clock P. M., on Wednesday, penter, bricklayer, concrete and grading week in The Record and Guide are to persons June 30, 1920, when they will be publicly foreman; long Job. Apply T. C. DESMOND who will modernize and renovate their purchases. opened and read. Proposals shall be en­ CO., 105 Newington Av., Hartford, Conn. closed in an envelope furnished by the ^tate -Architect, sealed and addressed, and ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMEN and de­ shall be accompanied by a certified check signers (4). Apply T. C. DESMOND CO., in the sum of flve per cent. (5%) of the 105 Newington Av., Hartford, Conn. amount of the proposal. The contractor lo whom the award is made will be re­ .\RCHITECT. experienced, thoroughly 0-- HI quired to furnish surety company bond in competent planning, superintending new Pi:*ilf, the sum of fifty per cent. (50%) of the (..uilding. alterations, offers his services. pmount of contract within thirty (30) Itoom 315, 52 Vanderbilt av.

• i: SB SI SB •• S! SSf SS S3 GET THE EISNEFIT OF20 YEARS EXPEfilENCE-CONSULT ]OTE REAL E STATE & INSURANCE 20e BROADWAY CORT 3BeG Investing in stocks you are responsible as part owner if business goes wrong. Invest in our Mort­ NEW HOME OF M. MORGENTHAU, Jr. gages and you have no responsibility. We M. Morgenthau, Jr., who hag been Instru­ mental in furthering the high class selling keep watch over tlie premises and Guarantee movement in this part of New York, has bought a four-story dwelling at 135 East 64th street, at your interest and principal. the northwest corner of Lexington avenue, for occupancy. Frank Eaton Newman, architect, has prepared plans for the remodeling of this dwelling, together with the adjoining one, which will be merged with it, and it is herewith illus­ Lawyers Title and Trust Company trated as it will look when completed. 160 Broadway, New York .367 Fulton St, Jamaica, N. Y. The architect will endeavor to retain the colonial character of the houses, both in ex­ 188 Montague St, Brooklyn 383 E. 149th St, New York terior and interior. The entrance will be on 44 Court St., Brooklyn 1354 Broadway, Brooklyn'; East 64th street, through a vestibule, and will White Plains, N. Y. open into a large foyer, from which there will 160 Main St. be an entrance to tbe dining room, which will have a southerly and westerly exposure. An unusual feature of the house is that the floor floor will be used for living room and library, it was necessary to purchase the adjoining four below the street level, which is usually a cellar, with tho upper floors given over to masters' and houses, 848. 850, S.^>2 and 854 Lexington avenue. opens up to the yard, and these yards are un­ servants' bedroomB and baths. In order to ac­ As these are not required, they were resold at usually airy, as there are no extensions on any quire this plot, which has a frontage ot 80 feet the Night Auction Salo last Wednesday evening, of the houses in this group. The entire aecond OD 64th street and 34 feet on Lexington avenue. June 16, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. RECORD -VND GUIDE June 26, 1920 846 BROKERS HEAL ESTATE STATISTICS Record of Conveyances, Mortgages, Mortgage Extensions and ATTENTION! Building P-rmits Filed in Each Borough During the Week. You can sell our property on easy (Arranged with figure* for the corresponding week of !»»• PoUowlng each weekly terms and receive full commission. table Is a risumi from Jenuary 1 to date.) Send for our new list of lots, flats, dwellings and business property In BIANHATTAN Jan. 1 to June 23 Jap. 1 to June 25 all sections of Brooklyn. Total No 1 455 1856 Convey ancea. Amount $31,636,745 $13 513,719 We have just completed 4 comer 1920 1919 To Banks & Ins. Cos.. 165 103 two-family houses on Vista Place, June 17 to June 23 June 19 to June 25 Amonnt $3,000,310 $1,410,563 Bay Ridge and have 21 semi­ Total No 299 153 AWcssed Value $14.9-49 000 $7,690 300 I**rt|caBe Bxtenalona. detached two-family houses with No with ConsideratioD 45 26 1920 1919 double garages nearing completion Consideration «1.297.250 $971,700 June 17 to June 23 June 19 to June 25 $1,064 500 on Sullivan St, Flalbush. Assessed Value $1,128 100 lotal No 21 10 Jan. I to June 23 Jan. 1 to June 25 Amount $591 550 $154,000 Total No 9.618 4.309 To Banks&Ins. Cos... 13 6 Assessed Valne $655 551 230 $227,634 450 Amount $434 000 $100,500 REALTY ASSOCIATES No. with consideration. 1.329 .„„ ,„ 600 Jan. 1 to June 23 Jan. 1 to June 25 Capital and Surplus $5,000,000 Consideration $72 649 671 $23.474 610 TotalNo 418 332 Assessed Value $62.739 000 $24,774,450 Amount $8,422,067 $7,122,385 162 Remsen St. Brooklyn To Banks&Ins. Cos.. 192 119 $3,728,760 Telephone 6480 Main MiirtKBCea. Amount $5,536 500 1920 1919 BaUdlng I'ennlta. June 17 to June 23 June 19 to June25 '920 1B19 June 16 to June 23 June 19 to June 25 The Leadinc Agency TotalNo 220 81 Firm EsUblished 1874 Amount $4,772 421 $1,934 325 NewBuildings 19 15 To Banks&Ins. Cos.. 34 22 Cost $157 850 $227,300 Amount $761 000 $736,500 Alterattons S71.9U0 $20 350 No at6« 138 27 Jan 1 to June 23 Jan. I co June 25 1 $534,500 Amonnt $3,078,171 CORWITH BROS. 13 Ntw Building. 537 229 No.atSH* 52 16,918 390 $1,064,200 $300,500 Cost $11 425 3oS Amount i>l,614.730 $689,766 Oreenpomt and Long Island City No.at 6» 7 19 Alterations Amount $169,400 $825,575 No at4M« 1 BROOKLYN. Real Estate Amount $13,500 Cai&Teyaiicea. 2 1 No.at4« 192& 1919 FACTORY SITES Amonnt $7,600 $3,300 1 June 16 to June 22 June 19 to June 25 A SPECIALTY Onusual Rates 2 Amoant $2,550 $2,750 1,041 754 19 Total No Mortgage Loans, Appraisals, Insurance I nterest not given 19 aor.A onn Noiio-wii. witub uousiconsideratioi n 76 48 Entire Management of Property Amount $450,500 »2o4200 Consideration. $796 825 $284,346 Jan. 1 to June 23 Jan. 1 to June 25 Jan, 1 to June 22 Jan. 1 to June 24 851 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn TotalNo 6.362 2.165 Total No .... 30T61 19.890 Corn Exch. Bank Bldg., Bridge Plaza, L. I. C Am 'i $219,259,436 $54,360 827 No. witb consideration 1.441 1,073 To Banks & Ins. Cos.. 841 390 Consideration $17,935 899 $12,590 567 $18,064,750 Amount $69,010,677 Mor1Kn^«*. J. CLARENCE DAVIES Hortvase Bxtenalon*. 1920 1919 June 16 to June 2: June 19 to June 26 Member B«al Bstate Boart. N. T. 1920 1919 June 17 to June 23 June 19 tc June 25 Total No 730 711 BRONX REAL ESTATB Amount $4,552,001 $2,713,118 TotalNo 59 18" To Banks & Ins. Cos . 110 48 AUCTIONEER—BROKEB Amount $2,699,250 $1 293 500 Amotint $721,406 $285,250 APPRAISBR—MOBTGAGE LOAMS To Banks & Ins. Cos. . 31 10 No at 6< 630 519 Amount $2,072,250 $949 500 Amoant $3.125 208 tl.691 793 Main Office: 14eth Bt. and Third AT*. Jan. 1 to June 23 Jan. 1 to June 25 No.at5H» 105 144 1,181 650 Amonnt • $561668 $642,950 BRANCHES TotalNo 7 19 Amount $81 684 901 $44,431 695 No.at 5* tl Nuua St. SI East Und St. 733 ,S55 Amount $156,475 $80,775 To Banks & Ins. Cos.. 3 5 Amount $65,529,391 $35,489,050 Onusaal rates Pbone CamecUons Amount...... f 10,300 $2.5S0 Interest not given ... 11 24 HalldlDK Permit.. Amount $698,330 $294 850 1920 1919 Jan. 1 to June 2- Jan. 1 to June 25 June 17 to June 23 June : 10 to June 26 TotalNo 25,662 13,400 12 Amount $120,736 169 $50,318,016 A.G.THOMPSON CO. New Buildings. 2.609 878 Cost $669,500 $3,015,786 To Banks & Ins. Cou Amount •.. $20,127,936 $6,266,460 Alterations $731,750 $611750 REAL ESTATE Jan. 1 to June 23 Jan, 1 to June 26 BniUUBC Pennlta. New Btiildings. 438 170 BROKERS and AGENTS $23,116,336 1920 1919 Cost $67 132.458 Expert. Economical, Managemmt of $23,270,814 $11,030,640 June 16 to June 23 June 19 to June 25 Colored Tenement Property Alterations New Buildings. 40 350 Cost BBONX. Alterations. $274,950 $3,090,055 Specialists in Harlem and »95,400 $123 075 Conveyancea. Colored Tenement Jan. 1 to June 23 Jan. 1 to June 25 1920 1919 New B lldings 4.581 4.852 June 19 to June 25 2257 Seventh Avenue, at 133rd Street June 17 to June 23 Cost $36.778 700 $34 817 900 Total No 178 164 Altera lons J6,650 824 »3.648.786 New York aty No. with consideration. 10 11 $70,000 $98,600 Phone: Mornlmislds 1610 Consideration Jan ' o June 23 Jan. 1 to June 25 Baildlng Pennlta. Total No 6.436 3,630 1920 1919 No. witb consideration. 584 282 June 16 to June 23 June 19 to June 25 CoDsideration $3,520,953 $3,350,058 New Buildings 117 239 $617,452 $742 827 Cost $117,590 $57,046 H.irtl»Kea. Alterations Jan. 1 to June 23 Jan.l to June 25 1920 1919 Moses & Moses 3 582 June 17 to June 23 June 19 to June 25 New Buildings. 3,637 108 95 $20,979,788 $16,298 433 Total No.- Cost $2,139,689 11,141 713 HARLEM AND COLORED Amount $642,906 $1,040,180 Alterations To Bank & Ins Cos.. 1 6 TENEMENT PROPERTIES Amount. $12,000 $87,500 KICUHUNU. No. at6« 75 69 $477,750 $783 630 Ruilding Vermltn ALSO Amount 1920 1919 No at6H* 19 9 $100,400 $122,750 June 16 to June 23 June 19 to June 25 Amount CITY AND SUBURBAN 4 9 New Bulldluti' 44 17 No.at6* $28,000 $56,650 Coat . ... $80,760 $17,975 REAL ESTATE Amonnt $6,390 $1,025 Alteration! Jan. 1 to June 23 Jan. 1 to June 25 No.at 4 H* 7 409 Lenox Avenue Amount $75,500 New Buildings. 721 551 Unusual Raus 10 1 Cost $1,417,775 $669,802 Telephone Morn. 3191 Amount $36,750 $1,650 Alterations $178,389 $68,846 AmoanInterest not given. June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 847

BUILDING SECTION

Freight Rate Increases on Building Materials Unfair National Federation of Construction Industries Petitions Interstate Commerce Commission to Correct Existing Inequalities PPLICATIONS for increased revenues for railroads consumer. have been placed before the Interstate Commerce Com­ "It would be unnecessary to burden the Commission with A mission by carriers from all parts of the United States. the examination of such data as our constituent associations Should the Commission decide to grant an increase over the would wish to lay before it, unless the Commission had de­ railroad freight schedules uo-w in effect, it is felt by those termined to grant additional freight charges. interested in the progress of the building industry that these "Should the Commission, however, decide upon such an advances should be so applied as to distribute any inequali­ action, the question would then resolve itself into one of ties in rates which have developed since 1914 with respect determining what would be the most equitable distribution of to some construction materials. such additional charges in order to produce the increased In order that the entire industry may benefit by an equit­ revenue found to be necessary. In the determination by the able readjustment of freight rates the National Federation Commission of such equitable distribution of additional of Construction Industries, comprising practically all of the charges, the National Federation of Construction Industries national and other associations of business and professional and its constituent associations are strongly of the opinion men in the construction industry, has petitioned the Interstate that it would be necessary for the Commission to take into Commerce Commission in the matter of the application of account the existing inequalities in freight rates above de­ carriers for increased revenues for railroads which reads in scribed and to examine the data above questioned. part as follows: "Wherefore, Your petitioner respectfully prays your hon­ "The National Federation of Construction Industries recog­ orable body, should the Commission decide to grant the ap­ nizes that at the present timejthe requirements of industry, plications of the carriers to give them increases in revenues commerce and agriculture are in excess of the capacity of the through increased freight rates, that before a schedule of equipiTient and facilities of the railroads. increased freight rates is made effective, the Commission will arrange for the Federation and such of its constituent asso­ "It recognizes that until the rehabilitation of the railroads ciations as may desire to be heard, to present to the Com­ has been effected, every possible economy in the present use mission their data and arguments relative to the transpor­ of equipment should be practiced through a fuller loading of tation costs to be placed upon their respective construction cars and promptness in their loading and unloading. materials." "The construction industry, with the exception of agricul­ ture, is the largest shipper in this country. The influence of its condition upon other branches of business is marked. Its activities extend into the smallest settlement. It is, how­ ever, essentially an industry which can flourish only in times REVENUE of peace, and, accordingly, its contribution from the stand­ point of warfare was for the most part classified as 'non­ essential' during the period of the World War. As a result FROM EVERY FOOT of this condition a heavy shortage of buildings, especially A damp cellar or basement is so for residence purposes, now exists. "In addition to the restrictions placed upon the industry much waste space and returns during the war because of this classification, a number of the no revenue to the owner. branches of the industry suffered a handicap from the stand­ point of transportation through advances in freight rates, We can convert it into dry, especially for short hauls, which in some cases amounted clean and rentable area for less practically to an embargo of shipment. than the first year's rental will "During the period of attempted national readjustment fol­ return. lowing the termination of active war, conditions apparently have been such as to have precluded the downward revision Let us show you what we have of these freight rates. done for others and how we can "It is asserted by some branches of the industry that if solve your problem. increases in freight charges on commodities in general be­ tween the years 1914 and 1920 were to be compared with the increases in freight charges, through the same period of time, BUILDINGS WATERPROOFED FROM on certain construction materials, it would be found that the CELLAR TO PENT HOUSE increases in rates on the construction materials in question would be twice, and in some cases more than twice, the average increase in rates on all commodities. Structural Waterproofing Co. "It is proposed that should the Commission determine that increases in freight rates are necessary to an improved trans­ Grand Central Palace portation situation at this time, the distribution of additional freight charges should be so made as to eliminate any exist­ 480 Lexington Avenue ing inequality of charges which affects adversely not only Vanderbilt 7300 the producers of the construction materials in question, but also indirectly many other interests in the industry, and the 848 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 Changes in Workmen's Compensation Insurance, June 30 New Manual of Rules, Classifications a nd Rates for Risks to Which They Apply Approved by Jesse S. Phillips, Superintendent of Insurance ESSE S. PHILLIPS, Superintendent of Insurance, an­ 000 (about $116,000,000 after conversion to the New York nounces that he has approved the new manual of rules, level), which is the most comprehensive experience that has J classifications and rates for Workmen's Compensation In­ ever been compiled for the determination of Workmen's Com­ surance submitted by the Compensation Inspection Rating pensation rates. The legislature of 1920 amended the com­ Board, and effective June 30, 1920, as adequate for the risks to pensation law in several respects increasing the benefits 10 per which they respectively apply. cent. The most important influence tending to reduce the Under Section 67, New York Insurance Law, the Superin­ pure premium cost is the general rise in wage levels since tendent of Insurance is not charged with the duty of making 1917. The factors (other than legislation) tending to increase rates, nor is he, as is the case in some other states, charged the pure premium cost more than offset this influence. Some with the responsibility of approving such rates as reasonable. of the factors tending to increase the cost are an approx­ Under the above section of the law his duty is limited to the imate SO per cent, increase in the cost of medical treatment approval of classifications and rates as adequate for the risks since 1917; the elimination of direct settlement; a court decis­ to which they respectively apply. ion changing the basis of compensation in certain kinds of However, the question of adequacy necessarily depends cases involving hand injuries; a new policy adopted by the to some extent upon a proper and equitable distribution of State Industrial Commission with reference to compensation the premium load over the various classifications. Accord­ for certain finger injuries; and a growing tendency on the part ingly, the Actuary of the Insurance Department has partici­ of the Commission to make decisions and awards generally pated in the proceedings of the various committees under upon a much more liberal basis than formerly. These off­ whose direction the revision of the classifications and rates setting factors alone produce a net average increase of 4 per were made in order that the department might have a general cent, in the collectible rates. The net result therefore of the knowledge of the accuracy of the statistical data and of the revision is an average increase of 14.4 per cent, in the col­ operations involved in producing rates therefrom. lectible rates, approximately 10 per cent, of which is due to the The task of revising the manual and rates for New York amendments above mentioned. and various other states was handled through the machinery Out of 703 manual classifications involving over 88 per cent, of the National Council on Workmen's Compensation Insur­ of the New York payroll exposure, the rates have been de­ ance, which is a federation of the rating boards and bureaus creased IS.l per cent, on the average in 365 of the classifica­ throughout the United States which have to do with the Work­ tions involving 62 per cent, of the payrolls, while the rates men's Compensation rate administration. have been increased 27.9 per cent, on the average in 33S classi­ The combined experience upon which the new rates are fications, involving 38 per cent, of the payrolls. Manual rates based represents an aggregate payroll exposure of approx­ on the entire 703 classifications are increased on the average imately $12,000,000,000, and losses of approximately $79,000,- 5.2 per cent. BUY LUMBER NOW Our facilities have not suffered through railroad conges­ tion. We have on hand 20,000,000 feet of lumber, brought in by Water, that we are prepared to rnarket at an actual PRICE CONCESSION Timber, Factory Flooring, Boards, Finish Flooring Siding, Roofers, Sash Material, Trim and Moulding Concrete Form Lumber a Specialty Shipped by Auto Truck, Lighter or Rail to All Points in the METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Complete Milling Facilities E. C. SMITH CO., Inc. (Established Fifty Tears) H. L. MOORE, Manager of Sales

PAIDGE AVENUE AND NEWTOWN CREEK liKOOKLlN, N. Y. (jreCnpOint 190-9 June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 849 Architects and Engineers Report Many New Projects Figures of F. W. Dodge Company Show Decided Increase in Number and Value of Proposed Operations for Local Territory REPARATION of plans for new building and engineer­ The list of 455 projected building and engineering projects ing projects to be erected in the Metropolitan district was divided as follows: 112 business buildings such as stores, P took a decided spurt during the week of June 12 to 18, offices, lofts, commercial garages, etc., $4,489,000; 17 educa­ inclusive, despite the continued scarcity of cement, lime and tional projects, $823,000; 9 hospitals and institutions, $212,000; other essential structural commodities. During the same week 24 factory and industrial building, $1,414,000; 8 structures for there was also a material increase in the volume of new con­ the Army and Navy, $1,860,000; 4 public buildings, $67,000; struction actually placed under contract and, although build­ 46 public work and public utilities, $2,160,000; 9 religious and ing conditions are still upset on account of the intolerable memorial buildings, $449,500; 211 residential projects includ­ freight situation and mortgage money is difficult to obtain, ing apartments, flats and tenements and one and two-family still the outlook is promising and as a whole the building in­ dwellings, $3,535,900; 14 social and recreational projects, $1,- dustry is looking forward to better times within a short pe­ 238,500 and 1 miscellaneous, $5,000. riod of time. Among the 204 projects for which contracts were placed Figures compiled by the F. W. Dodge Company, showing during the week of June 12 to 18 were included 47 business the number and value-of new building and engineering projects buildings of different types, $936,200; 13 educational projects in New York State and New Jersey, north of Trenton, in­ such as schools, colleges, libraries, etc., $1,377,100; 6 hospitals dicate increased activity in the architects' offices. Reports of and institutions, $735,000; 11 factory and industrial buildings, 455 new operations were obtained from June 12'to 18 that will $896,000; 4 public buildings, $217,200; 24 public works and pub­ require an expenditure of approximately $16,253,900. During lic utilities, $6,793,500; 4 religious and memorial projects, $190,- the same period 204 contracts were awarded representing a 000; 92 residential structures of various types, $2,037,200 and total commitment of $13,236,200. 3 social and recreational operations, $55,000.

of the prominent figures in the steel and wire industry. He is forty-five years old, PERSONAL AND TRADE and for twenty-seven years have been in TRADE AND TECHNICAL NOTES. the wire business. He was born in Brook­ lyn, N. T., and after completing his SOCIETY EVENTS. studies in the public schools in that cit, Hays & Hoadley, architects, formerly entered the Polytechnic Institute of at Broadway and GSth street, are now lo­ Brooklyn, where he made a special study National Association of Sanitary Wood- cated at 204 Amsterdam avenue. of the theories governing the manufac­ Tvork Manufacturers will hold its annual ture of iron and steel, upon completion convention at Cleveland, O., July 13, 1920. Giles Eneineerine Co. has moved its of which he became associated with offices from 298 Broadway to the Grand James A. Farrel, now president of the Ainerican Society of Mechanical Engi­ Central Palace. Lexington avenue and 46th United States Steel Corporation. When neers.—Monthly meeting the second Tues­ street. the American Steel & Wire Company was day of each month. Howard Major, architect, has recently formed he became a salesman, covering a Ne^v York Building; Superintendents* As­ become Associated with Walter D. Blair, large territory and handling all lines of sociation..—Regular meeting, second and •with offices at 154 East 61st street. the company. Later He was for eight fourth Wednesdays of each month. Secre­ Hercnles Cement Corporation an­ years manager of the company's sales of­ tary, Reginald Byron, Frances Building. nounces the removal of its general sales fice and warehouse in Buffalo. offlce and New Tork District sales offlce Association of Wall Paper Manufacturers from 30 East 42d street to 23 West 43d will hold its annual convention and ex­ street. Why Lumber Costs Are High. hibition in the Hotel Commodore, New In 1913 men's wages in the lumber in­ Tork City, during July. Exact date and Amsterdam Buildin): Co.. 140 West 42d TUtline ot program will be announced later. street, has recently purchased the prop­ dustry were $28 to $32 per month; In 1919 erty at 138 East 44th street and are ex­ they were $70 to $85 per month (both be­ Empire State Gas <& Electric Association tensively altering the same for use as ing in addition to board ai»d housing), ac­ recently moved its headquarters from the offlces. The new location will provide cording to the New Brunswick Lumber­ Engineering Societies Building, 29 West more commodious quarters for the rapid­ men's Association in accounting for the 39th street, to the Grand Central Terminal high cost of lumber, as quoted by the U. Building. ly growing business of this firm. S. Consul at New Brunswick in Daily S. H. Cleland was recently appointed Commerce reports of the Bureau of For­ Building Managers' and Oimers' Asso­ Eastern sales manager of the National eign and Domestic Commerce. ciation of New York.—Regular meeting, Engineering Co., manufacturers ot found­ "In 1913," the article continues, "stump- second Tuesday of each month. Secretary, ry equiprntnt and particularly of the age was $1.50 and mileage $8; today we J. Clysdale Cushman, 50 East 42d street. Simpson Sand Mi-ver, with temporary of­ pay $3.50 stumpage, $8 mileage and $3.20 New Tork City. flces at 15 East 40th street. per mile for fire protection; also we have Zink & Sparklin, Inc.. and .Alexander workmen's compensation for logging, Ne^v York Retail Hardware Association Deserty, associated architects, "with offlces river driving, rafting, milling and load­ will hold its annual convention and ex­ in the Munsey Building. Washington, D. C, ing, with a separate rate on each, and hibition at Rochester, N. T., February 22. have recently established a branch offlce this still further adds to the cost; In ad­ to 25. 1921. Secretary, John B. Foley, City dition, we hrggram and all present indi­ ily growing practice to open a permanent The Board of Estimate, at a special Western branch offlce, which is located in cations point, to an unusually large at­ meeting Thursday, rejected the bids tor tendance. , I , • the Book Building, Detroit, Mich. This granite work and steel construction on firm specializes in town planning and civic the new court house. Guy Lowell, chief Conference of Mayors and Other City development. architect for the Court House Commission, OfllcialH of the State of New York haa Allan Fraser has been appointed gen­ had previously told the Finance and Bud­ planned to hold its annual meeting at eral sales manager of Wlckwlre Spencer get Committee that the granite work bid Jamestown, N. T., July 6 to 8, inclusive. Steel Corporation. He will have his head­ was excessive and that the bids for the Secretary, William P. Capes, 25 Washing­ quarters in Worcester, Mass., where he foundation work and steel work were also ton avenue, Albany, N. T. The program has already begun the work of the man­ high, but he added that inquiry among the scheduled for this conference includes a agement of the sales ot the output ot the larger concerns engaged in foundation and number of important papers and discus­ eight factories In Buffalo, Palmer, steel work had disclosed that the bids sions upon vital subjects pertaining to Spencer and Worcester. Mr. Fraser Is one would be even higher if readvertised. municipal administration, finances, etc. 850 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 CURRENT BUILDING OPERATIONS

LTHOUGH some slight improvements $25 a thousand to dealers in cargo lots at Newark and other New Jersey points A in the general building situation, and alongside dock. Number of cargoes and making deliveries from there by mo­ particularly in the supply of structural arrived, 19; sales, 16. Distribution: Man­ tor truck. At the present writing there commodities, have been noted during the hattan, 6; Bronx, 1; Brooklyn, 5; New Jer­ IS but little prospect of an improvement past two or three weeks, much of the sey points, 1. Remaining unsold, 24. in the cement supply situation until the ground gained has been lost during the Portland Cement—During the past week freight situation has been readjusted and latter part of this week by the increased the scarcity of this commodity became is? again back on a normal basis. freight congestion in local railroad yards more acute as a result of the new em­ Lime—Dealers are cleaned out and that has resulted from the revival of the bargoes placed by the railroads on all practically no new supply is coming into yard workers' strike. Cement, lime, terra incoming freight and dealers are entirely this city on account of the freight con- cotta, lath and other items are practic­ out of stock. The situation is now so seri­ Iiestion in the local yards. Manufacturers ally out of stock and dealers are absolute­ ous that jobs are being held up pending are prevented trom making new ship­ ly unable to keep up with the demand. A the delivery of cement and dealers are ments on account of the embargoes, but further complication to the already in­ being forced to have shipments unloaded dealers are endeavoring to have the cars tolerable building material situation is the shortage of coal at manufacturing points that is seriously handicapping the production of greatly needed building BUILDING COMMODITY PRICES commodities. Local building material r^URRENT prices for kutldlnc materials Hollow Tile— dealers are unable to predict early im­ ^~-' and supplies as quoted by leading Exterior—not used in Manhattan; quo­ provement in the situation and are mak­ dealers and Jobbers In the city for delivery tations only on specific projects. Interior—Delivered at job site In Man­ ing every effort to relieve the material In New Tork: hattan, south of 125th street. famine where possible by making long Note—Price changes are Indicated ky 2x12x12 split furring $0.25 per sq. ft. hauls by truck. In some instances Port­ bold-face type. 3x12x12 0.25 per sq. ft. land cement, consigned to New Torlt, has Brick (Wholesale, on Dock, N. T.), per 4x12x12 0.28 per sq. ft. been side-tracked at Newark and other thousand: 5x12x12 0.37 per sq.ft. New Jersey points and dealers are haul­ For delivered prices In Greater New Note—For deliveries north of 125th street. ing it in to the jobs In Greater New Torlc. Tork, add cartage, handling, plus It per Manhattan, and in Brooklyn. Bronx and cent. Queens, prices Job site are slightly higher, This involves a loss of time and also Hudson River, best grades. .$25.00 to according to location of work, which heavy delivery costs, but it is the only Hudson River, "oft loads".... to varies trucking charges. possible means of supplying jobs that Raritan No quotation otherwise would be forced to remain idle. Second-hand brick, per load Lath— Common Brick—The past week in the of 3,000, delivered to Eastern Spruce delivered at wholesale market for Hudson River com­ job site in Manhattan, mon brick has been rather a quiet period. Face Brick—Delivered on Job in New Bronx, Brooklyn and Tork: Queens $20.00 per 1,»00 Arrivals have not been up to the average Rough Red $44.00 to $50.00 of recent weeks and sales have fallen off Smooth Red 44.00 to 50.00 Lime-^ also. One week ago considerable new in­ Rough Buff 46.00 to 62.00 Delivered at job site in Manhattan. quiry indicated an early increase of buy­ Smooth Buff 46.00 to 52.00 Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens: ing activity throughout the Metropolitan Rough Gray 51.00 to Finishing Lime (Standard in district, but the railroad freight develop­ Smooth Gray 51.00 to 300-bl. barrel) $5,000 perbbl. ments of the week seem to have affected Colonials 38.00 to 45.00 Common Lime (Standard 300- lb. barrel) 4,80 per bbl. buyers and as a result the market out­ Cement—Delivered at Job site, in Man­ Hydrate Finishing, In cloth look is not so promising as it was. Com­ hattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens: bags 32.00 per ton mon brick prices hold firmly to the $25 a Domestic Portland cement, per bbl.. $4.80 Rebate for bags, 20c. per bag. thousand level and it is thought that this Rebate for bags, 25c. each. price will maintain until an advance is GraTcI—Delivered at Job site In Manhat­ Plaster— Imperative on account of the increased tan and Bronx: Delivered at Job site in Manhattan, manufacturing costs of the current sea­ H4-in., Manhattan deliveries, per cu. Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens: son. Plants along the Hudson River are yd $4.25 Bronx deliveries 4J5 Neat Wall Cement, In cloth progressing quietly with the season's out­ fi-in., Manhattan deliveries 4.26 bags $27.00 per ton put, but the producers are troubled with Bronx deliveries 4.25 Lath Mortar, in cloth bags.. 19.00 per ton the problem of inadequate labor supply Brown Mortar, in cloth bags. 194)0 per ton and during the past week there have been Note—Prices for deliveries in Brooklyn Finishing Plaster, in cloth and Queens are approximately the same bags 28.00 per ton rumors of fuel scarcity that, if true, will as for Manhattan, except where Job Is lo­ Rebate for returned bags, 25c. per bag likely cause some further difficulty to cated at a great distance from the water Finishing Plaster (250-lb. the manufacturers. front, In which case prices will be slightly barrel $4.75 per bbl. Summary—Transactions in the North higher. Finishing Plaster (320-lb. barrel) 6.00 per bbl. River common brick market for the week Grit—Delivered at Job site in Manhattan ending Friday, June 25. 1920. Condition and Bronx: Plaster Blocks— of market: Demand slower; prices flrm Manhattan deilverles $3.50 2-in. (solid) per sq. ft I0.14H and unchanged. Quotations: Hudson Rivers, Bronx deliveries 3.50 3-in. (hollow) per sq. ft 0.14% ONEIDA TRUCKS TRENGTH, stamina and ruggedness have been S built into the Oneida. Comparison proves quahty. The C-H Motors automotive department will, with­ out obligation, help you solve your trucking prob­ lems. Service and body equipment plants are among the largest in the city. C-H MOTORS CORE Bedford eind. A.tlantic Av^ervues Brooklyn — Ne-w^ "York. June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 851 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES side-tracked at Mt. Vernon and will de­ New Tork. There is a fair demand for other items and although there is a trem­ liver by truck from this point. At the this material, but it is nothing like it endous amount of new work already present time the shortage is holding up would be if building operations were not planned and a large percentage of It act­ a vast amount of residential construc­ generally hampered by a shortage of es­ ually under contract, it is doubtful If it tion, particularly in the Bronx and Queens, sential materials. will go ahead until next spring. The that had been planned for early autumn Structural Steel—The market is quiet season is now quite late tor the com­ occupancy and speculative builders are as • far as structural inquiries are con­ mencement of large structural operations suffering severely through a loss of time cerned and no improvement is antici- and it is the general feeling that the ma­ and interest on their investments while l^ated until there is a general revival of jority of the jobs being held in abeyance waiting for the required lime to complete l.uilding activity in the Metropolitan dis­ will not go ahead until next spring, by their operations. trict. At the present time large projects which time it is hoped that the material Gravel—Producers have again advanced that would require heavy tonnages of fab­ supply situation will be readjusted and the price on this commodity from $3.50 to ricated material are being held up be­ mortgage money will be more easily $4.25 a cubic yard for deliveries in Greater cause of the scarcity of cement, lime and available than at present. New Tork prices for mill shipments of fabricated material are unchanged. Roofin]? and Building PaperH—Buying IN THE METROPOLITAN MARKETS activity in this line has slowed down ma­ I'laster Board— base price, per M 67.00 to terially during the past week as a re­ Deliveerd at job site in Manhattan, Hemlock, W. Va., base price, sult of the recession of building brought Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens. about by the shortage of cement, lime and 27x48xV. in $0.45 each per M 57.00 to 32x36xVi in 0.35 each (To mixed cargo price add freight, $1.50.) other essentials. Local dealers have also 32x36x% in 0.36 each Spruce. Eastern, random car­ experienced considerable difficulty in ob­ 32x36x1/2 in 0.43 each goes, narrow (delivered). to —.^ taining deliveries from manufacturers and Wide cargoes to —- this has also been a contributing factor Saad^ Add $1.00 per M. for each Inch In -width to the quietude of the market. There is Delivered at Job In no doubt of the vast amount of projected Manhattan $2.60 to per cu. yd. over 12 inches. Add $1.00 per M. for every Delivered at Job In two foot over 20 ft. In length. Add $1.80 construction and dealers are assured of a per M. for dressing. tremendous increase in demand just as Bronx $2.50 to per cu. yd. Cypress Lumber (by oar, f. o. te., N. T.): soon as these operations are able to get White Sand— First and seconds, 1-in..$140.00 to started. Roofing and building paper prices Delivered In Manhattan... .$5.00 per cu. yd. Cypress shingles, 6x18, No. are firm and without change. 1 Hearts to Broken Stene— Cypress shingles, 6x18, No. Nails—No change of any account has IH-in., Manhattan dilevery.$3.50 per cu yd. occurred during the past week. Nails are Bronx delivery 2.50 per cu. yd. 1 Prime to ?i-ln., Manhattan delivery. 3.50 per cu. yd. Quartered Oak 31$.00 to just as scarce as they have been despite Bronx delivery 3.S0 per cu. yd. Plain Oak 2I«.«0 to promises of new mill deliveries and build­ Bnlldlngr Stone ers are considerably hampered in their Flooring: plans by the famine. Advices from manu­ Indiana limestone, per cu. ft $1.S5 White Oak, quart'd, sejeot.- -to $236.00 Kentucky limestone, per cu. ft 1.85 facturers indicate that no improvement in Red Oak, quart'd, select...- . to 2,<% thought if the freight situation continues Beams and channels up to 14 Grades A and B. larger than the first In 2.72 to three brackets, single thick 78% to improve. Locally the demand from new Beams and channels over 14-ln.2.72 to Double strength, A quality 80% building sources has fallen off to some Angles, 3x2 to 6x8 2.72 to Double strength, B quality 82% extent, but this is largely due to the gen­ Zees and tees 2.72 to eral shortage of essential structural com­ Steel bars 2.10 to Linseed Oil— modities and will not maintain for any Lnmber— Citv brands, oiled, 5-bbl. lot. . .$1.70 to great length of time, as there is a vast Wholesale prices. New Tork. Less than 5 bbls 1.73 to amount of new construction planned that Tellow pine, merchantable 1906, f. o. b., must be started as soon as supplies are N. T.: Turpentine-^ available. Prices for electrical supplies 3x4 to 14x14, 10 to 20 ft $68.00 to $82.00 Spot in yard. N. T., per gal $1.85 to $1.95 are generally flrm. Hemlock. Pa., t. o. b., N. T., Prices are fluctuating somewhat. 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CONTEMPLATED SPRINKLER CONSTRUCTION. Geo. A. Fuller SUPERVISORY SERVICE Manhattan. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER APARTMENTS. PLATS AND TENEMENTS. 13TH ST.—Keeler & Femald, 203 West 13th VALVE ALARM SERVICE Company st, have plans In progress for alterations to the 3-sty brick residence at 149 West 13th st, into INTERIOR FIRE ALARM studio apartments, for Henry 0. Davison, own­ Building and er, care of architects. Cost, IfS.OOO. Architects will soon call tor bids on general contract. EQUIPMENT Industrial Construction BARROW ST.—Keeler & Pernald, 203 West 13th st, have plans under way for alterations Installed as a Local System to the 3-sty brick dwelling at 50 Barrow st, or for Central Office Service into studios and apartnaents for Harold Kellock, owner, care of architects. Cost, $8,000. DWELLINGS. AUTOMATIC TOTH ST.—G. B. DeGersdorCf. 103 Park av, has prepared plans for alterations to the 4-sty FIRE ALARM SERVICE brick and stone residence, 20x.oO ft. at 135 East "Oth st, for Fay Ingalls, 111 Broadway, owner. Cost about $50,000. General contract will prob­ SPECIAL BUILDING ably be awarded without competition. FACTORIES AND WAREHOUSES. SIGNAL SERVICE BARROW ST.—Sommerfeld & Steckler, 31 Union sq, have plans in progress for a 7-sty New Tork Chicaco brick and terra cotta factory building, 50x50 Philadelphia St. Louis ft. at the southwest corner of Barrow and Bed­ AUTOMATIC Boston Cleveland ford sts, for the Rigaud Perfume Co,, 75 Bar­ Ballimore Pittsbatsh row st, owner. Cost about .$150,000. Detroit Buffalo HOSPITALS. FIRE ALARM CO. Waskinrten New Orleans Kansas City LEXINGTON AV.—Samuel Levingson, 156 Montreal West t.ld St. has prepared plans for a 4-sty 416 Broadway brick and terra cotta hospital. 40x7.'! ft, at 1822- SHIPTARD: 1.8?8 Lexington av, for the Beth David Hospital. New York City WILMINGTON, N. C. 1822 Lexington av, owner. Cost, $1.50,000. Architect will soon call for estimates on general contract. FRANKLIN 4188 STABLES AND GARAGES. 23D ST.—.lames S. Maher, 431 West 14th st. has prepared plans for a 3-sty brick and stone earage. with stores. 08x125 tt, at .5fi0-.5e2 West ' Blaekman & Guttman, 228 East 144th st, engi­ 2Rd st for Martin O'nowd, Inc.. 431 West 14th st, neers for steam heating, plumbing and ventila­ owner. Cost, $100,000. tion. Cost approximately .$:!00,000, Details STORES. OFFICFS AND LOFTS. later. 2D ST.—Leo Feibel. 2S0 Madison av, has been HOMES AND ASYLUMS. William T. Ritch selected to prep-ire i)lans for a 2-sty brick and GRAND CONCOURSE.—Joseph H. Freed­ — INC.— slone s'ore and oflice buildine. .80x8(1 ft. at 21-27 lander, fi.81 Fifth av, and Harry Allen Jacobs, Fnst 2d st for the Le Bash Corporation. .30 East 320 Fifth av, associated architects, have com­ Fire Accident 42d St. owner and builder. pleted preliminary plans for a home for aged -'OTH ST.—Virtor C. Farrar, 4 East SOth st. men and women, brick and stone, fireproof, on Compensation Automobile has been selected to prepare plans for an 18- the Concourse in the vicinity of 166th st, for sty briek. limestone and terra c^tta loft and the Andrew Freedman Foundation Home for Liability Marine ofBce building. 75x100 ft, at 121-125 West 4fith Aged Men & Women, care of Daniel B, Freed­ St. for the Hooven Letter Service, Inc.. 117 man, 2116 Broadway, owner. Cost, $1,.500,000. West tOth sf. owner. Details will be available Details will not be available for some time. later. STORES, OFFICES AND LOFTS. INSURANCE .58TH ST.—Charles E. Birge, 20 V"st .34th st. FOX ST.—McKenzie, Voorhees & Gmelin, 1123 has plans under way for a 1-sty brick press Broadway, have plans in progress for altera­ 29 WEST 34th STREET hiiilding, 42x100 ft at 337-339 West 58th st, foi tions and additions to the brick and limestone Wm. R. Hearst. 238 William st. owner. Details telephone exchange at the southeast corner of Phone: Greeley 6794 will be announced later. Fox st and West Farms road, adding two stories 7TH AV.—Seelig & Finkelstein. 26 Court st, to the present 4-sty structure and a new side Prooklyn. have plans in progress for alterations addition, for the New York Telephone Co,, 15 ^o the 4-stv briek tenement at 458 Seventh av. Dey St. owner. Cost about $300.00f). Architects into a modern loft building for Fox & Lefko- will take estimates on general contract. witz, owners, care of architects. Cost, $10,000. 176TH ST.—F. Wolfgang, Third and Tremont Owners will take estimates. avs, has ' plans in progress for a 2-sty brick store and loft building, 57x106 tt, at the south­ 46TH ST.—.lohn E. Nitchie. 03 Park Row, has east corner of 176th st and Webster av, for plans underwav for a 6-stv reinforced concrete McNeilly & Toedter, 1672 Webster av, owners. loft building. 44x100 tt, at 318-.320 West 46th st, Cost. $15,000. Owners will take bids on general for Arthur W. Palms, owner, care of architect. contract. Cost, $1.50.000. 2flTH ST.—Shampan & Shampan. .50 Court st, Brooklyn. Brooklyn, have prepared plans for a 6-sty brick and terra cotta loft building, to be erected at BANKS. 220 West 2nth st, for the Lerser Realty Co., FLATBUSH AV.—Trowbridge & Ackerman, owners, care of architects. Details will be an­ 25 West 44th st, Manhattan, have started plans nounced later. for a 1-sty brick and limestone bank building, 75x75 ft, at the northwest corner ot Flatbush KINNEAR Bronx av and Dorchester road, for the Midwood Trust DWELLINGS. Co., Henry J. Davenport. Willoughby and Jay STEEL ROLLING DOORS TOMLINSON AV.—Moore & Landsiedel, 148th sts, chairman, building committee. Cost, $150,' st and Third av. have plans in progress for a 000. Architects will take estimates Win general OF 2-stv frame dwelline. 28x36 ft, on the east side contract when plans are completed. INTERLOCKING SLATS nf Tomlinson av, 175 ft north of Pierce av, for DWELLINGS. Wm. Delee. 320 East 141st St. owner, who will WEST ST.—Seelig & Pinkelstein, 26 Court Do not confuse Kinnear Doors with soon take bids on general contract. Cost, $6,000 st, have plans in progress for a 2-sty frame the corrugated type of rolling door. TAYLOR AV.—,Iohn F. Rugel, 2.16 East 118th and stucco dwelling, 16x38 ft, in the north side st, has finished plans for a 2-stv briek dwelling, ot West st, 60 ft east of Third av, for L. Mor- Kinnear Doors are easily and quickly andu. 2751 West 3d st, owner and builder. Cost, operated and of sturdy, dunible de­ 20x37 ft. on the east side of Taylor av, 32 ft north of Davis st, for Nicholas Sacshl, 335 $5,000. sign—not subject lo the cxlrrme Dhcr Pleasant av, owner. Cost, $6,000. 62D ST.—Burke & Olsen, .32 Court st, have stresses set up during oprriitiun in Ihe prepared plans for a 2-sty brick dwelling, 20x corrugated type caused by the con- HOLLAND AV.—Warren G. Farrics, 1339 Briston st, has completed plans for a 2-sty terra 45 ft, in the south side of 62d st. 180 ft west of slant bending of the sheet. cotta and stucco dwelling, 21x52 ft, on the east llth av, for An^nio Scarpo. 1343 65th st, own­ Kinnear Interlocking Slats made Steel side of Holland av. 175 ft south of Astor av. for er and builder. Cost, $5,000. Rolling Doors a conunercial success. Peter J. McNeill, 382 Willis av, owner. Cost, PROSPECT PARK SOUTHWEST.—M. A. $12,000. Cantor, 367 Fulton st. has prepared plans for NEW YORK OFFICE SEDGEWICK AV.—John P. Boyland, 4780 2-2-sty brick and stone residences, 20x60 ft, on Third av, has prepared plans for a 214-sty the south side of Prospect Park Southwest, 124 1182 Broadway ft west ot 6th st, for Walter Kraslow. 100 Mon­ frame residence, 54x35 ft, on the east side of tague st, owner and builder. Cost, $24,000 each. Telephone: Madison Square 9625 Sedgewick av, 2.50 ft south of 197th st, for ,Iohn H. Beekman. 2299 Andrews av, owner. Cost, EAST 28TH ST.—John Jos. Carroll, 158 $25,000. Spencer st, has plans In progress for alterations The Kinnear Mfg. Co. CHURCHES. to 2-2-sty dwellings, 20x45 ft, at 247 East 28th ANTHONY AV.—Bernhardt E. Mueller, 477 st, 200 ft north ot Clarendon road, for Michael Write or telephone for Catalog K. Farrell, 151 Waverly av, owner. Total cost, Fifth av, has plans In progress for a 1-sty brick $9,000. No. 2 limestone and terra cotta church, 79x95 ft, at Anthony av and Echo pl, for the Sixth Church AV, Z.—Plans have been prepared privately of Christ. Scientist, owner, on premises. Gun- for a 2-sty brick dwelling, 20x.5O ft, on the vald Aus, 244 Madison ay, structural engineer; south side of Av Z, 40 tt north of West 17th st. June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 853 for Pietro Friscoa, 104 Greenpoint av, owner NEPONSET, L. I.—J. M. Rieger, 154 Nassau JAMAICA, L. I.—Charles Infanger & Son, and builder. Cost, $8,000. st, Manhattan, has completed plans for a 2-stv 2634 Atlantic av, Brooklyn, have completed plan EAST 17TH ST.—Holler & Kleinhenz, 1012 brick store and dwelling, 20x00 ft, on the north for a 2M!-sty brick rectory, 36x48 ft, in the east Gates av. have prepared plans for alterations side ot Neponset av, SO ft west ot Seminole av, side of Sutphin road, 160 ft north of Damper- to the 2^-sty frame convent in the east side of for Henry A. Rogers, 671 Halsey st, Brooklyn, vllle av, Jamaica, for St. Josephs R C Church, East 17th st, 200 ft north of Beverly road, for owner and builder. Cost, $C,(X)0. Rockaway road, Jamaica, owner. Cost, $20,000. the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Inno­ RICHMOND HILL, L. I.—C. W. Vanderbeck, HOLLIS. L. I.—H. T. Jeffrey, Jr, Butler cents, 248 East 17th st, owner. Cost about $15,- 473 Elm st, Richmond Hill, has prepared plans Building. Jamaica, has prepared plans for two 000. Architects will soon award a general con­ for a 2-sty frame dwelling, 20x38 ft, at the 2-sty frame dwellings, 28x22 tt, in the west side! tract without competition. northwest corner of Elm st and Myrtle av, for of Palo Alto pi, 025 ft north of Palermo av, fop the S. J. and S. Realty Co., 2608 Jamaica av, Joseph Hreteskl, Hollls, L. I., owner and builder. DELAMERE PL.—Harry Silverstein, 783 Jeff­ Total cost, $16,000. erson av, has prepared plans for two 2-sty frame Richmond Hill, owner and builder. Cost, $8,- dwellings. 24x36 ft, at the northwest corner of 000. JAMAICA, L. 1.—T. G. Anderson, 20 Homer Delamere pl and Av N for George V. McPherson, ELMHURST, L. I.—C. Gebele, 25 Gerry av, Lee av, Jamaica, has flnished plans for a 1%- 1.382 East 23d st. Brooklyn, owner and builder. Elmhurst, has completed plans for a 2V^-sty sty frame dwelling, 43x44 ft, at the southwest Total cost, $20,000. frame dwelling, 31x36 ft, on the east side ot corner of Putney road and Kingston road, for Gay st, 100 ft north of Hammond pl, for G. F. Robert Kabus, 118 Bast 54th st, Manhattan, HOSPITALS AND ASYLUMS. owner. Cost, $12,000. BUSHWICK AV.—F. J. Berlenbach, 260 Gra­ Eggert, 288 Av A, Manhattan, owner. Cost, ham av, has completed plans for alterations to $10,000. HOLLIS, L. I.—If. T. Jeffrey, Jr, Butler the 3-sty brick and stone hospital on the west GLENDALE, L, I.—Herman Funk, 29 Cooper Building, Jamaica, bas completed plans for a side of Bushwick av, 75 ft north of Ten Eyck st, Brooklyn, has finished plans for 2-2-3ty 2V'2-sty frame dwelling, 40x22 tt, af the south­ Bt, for St. Catherine's Hospital Society, 138 frame dwelling, 19x50 ft, on the west side of west corner of Woodhull av and Warren st, for Montrose av, owner. Cost, $20,000. Architect Fosdick av, 220 ft north ot Myrtle av, for the J, Fellows, owner, care of architect. Cost, will take bids on general contract. Richards Building Co, 201 Richards av, Glen­ $8„500. STABLES AND GARAGES. dale, L. I., owner and builder. Cost, $12,000 BAYSIDE, L. I.—Phillip Resnyk, 131 West ROSS ST.—S. Gardstein, 11,54 47th st, has each. 30th st, Manhattan, bas prepared plans for a completed plans for a 2-sty brick garage, 65x RICHMOND HILL, L. I.—Charles Infanger 2y2-sty frame dwelling, 52x28 ft, with garage, 100 ft. in the east side of Ross st, 95 ft north & Son, 2034 Atlantic av, Brooklyn, have pre­ on the south side of Montauk av, 60 ft east of of Kent av, for the Matona Realty Co., 157 At­ pared plans for a 2i^-sty frame dwelling, 23x 6th st, for J. Wilson Dayton, Bell av, Bayside, lantic av, owner and builder. Cost, $25,000. 52t ft, in the west side ot 100th st, 200 ft south owner. Cost, $15,000. FOURTH AV.—Shampan & Shampan. .50 Court of Orchard av, for Walter Vogt, 1220 Hancock FACTORIES AND WAREHOUSES. st, have plans under way for a 1-sty brick gar­ st, Brooklyn, owner. Cost, $12,000. RICHMOND HILL, L. 1.—Plans have been pre­ age, 100x200 ft, at 283-301 Fourth av, between GLENDALE, L. I.—Herman Funk. 29 Cooper pared privately for a 2-sty brick factory, 45x80 1st and 2d sts, for S. Agelloft, 120 Reid av, st, Brooklyn, has completed plans for two 2-sty ft. on the north side of Ridgewood av, 40 ft east owner. Cost, $200,000. Owner will soon take frame dwellings, 19x50 ft, on the east side of of 126th st, for George Dausch, 8639 131st st, estimates on separate contracts. Folsom av, 203 ft north of Myrtle av, for the Richmond Hill, owner and builder. Cost, $20,000. PITKIN AV.—S. Millman & Son, 26 Court st, Richards Building Co., 201 Richards av, Gleu LONG ISLAND CITY, L, 1,—Shampan & have completed plans for a 1-sty brick garage, dale, owner and builder. Cost, $12.ii0t) each. Shampan, 50 Court st, Brooklyn, have prepared 80x90 ft. at the southeast corner of Pitkin av and Logan st, for the Homing Construction Co., 1542 St. Marks av, owner and builder. Cost, »40,000. Queens. APARTMENTS, FLATS AND TENEMENTS. RICHMOND HILL SOUTH, L. I.—George E, Crane, 614 Stoothoft av, Richmond Hill, has plans In progress for ten 2-sty frame flats. 20x.55 ft, with stores, on the north side of Liberty av, be­ tween 109th and llOth sts, for the Rlng-Glbson One Broadway Co., 736 Fresh Pond rd. Ridgewood, L. I., owner and builder. Total cost, ,$00,000. CHURCHES. JAMAICA, L. I.—Wm. Von Felde, 2188 Metro­ Another chapter was added recently tu the in­ politan av. Middle Village, has completed plans for a 2-sty frame synagogue, 68x65 ft. on the teresting history of One Broadway when the north side of Hillside av, 176 ft west of Union av, for the Congregation Temple Israel of Ja­ Washington Building was purchased by the maica, owner. Cost, $.30,000. DWELLINGS. International Mercantile Marine Company. MIDDLE VILLAGE, L. I.—Wm. Von Felde, 2188 Metropolitan av, Middle Village, has com­ Alterations now under way will change this pleted plans for fifteen 2-sty frame dwellings, 16x46 ft, on the west side of Pulls av. .30 ft north of Cross st, for the Dry Harbor Building Co.. 20 well known structure into an office building Morton av. Middle Village, owner and builder. Total cost, $52,500. of the most modern type RICHMOND HILL, L. I.—Louis Danancher, 228 Fulton st, Jamaiea, has completed plans for three 21,^-sty frame and stucco dwellings. 16x38 Among the several changes, one of the most ft, on the west side of Walnut av, 136 ft north of Sutter av, for Charles Zirkol, 1830 Mvrtle important is the passing of the private elec­ av, Ridgewood, owner and builder. Cost, .$6,1500 each. tric generating plant and hydraulic elevator FOREST HILLS, L. I.—Benjamin Dreisler. 153 'Remsen st, Brooklyn, has eo.mpleted plans for a equipment and the installation of Edison 2V4-sty brick dwelling, 40x.38 ft, at the north­ east corner of Puritan av and Seasongood rd. for Henry A. Smith, 727 Sth av, Manhattan, Service and motor driven elevators owner. Cost. $25,000. MASPETH. L. I.—Albert H. Stines, ,300 Grand An operating study by Edison Engineers Bt, Maspeth, has finished plans for a 2-sty frame residence. 22x44 ft, on the south side of Perry av, 200 ft east of Claremont av, for Charles showed the low cost of a Central Station served Provides, Clinton av, Maspeth, owner. Cost, $5,000. electrical equipment as compared with the old ELMHURST. L. I.—W. S. Worrall, Jr., 192 4th st. Long Island City, has preriared plans for practice and resulted in the decision to change a 2i/<.-sty frame and stucco dwelling, 20x.52 ft. In 18th St. 80 ft south of Fairbanks av. for Cravin & Levine. 530 Manhattan av, Brooklyn, It you are planning the alteration ot an ex­ owners and builders. Cost, $11,000. LONG ISLAND CITY, L. I.—Richard G isting building or the erection ot a new one Smart, .534 Boyd av. Woodhaven, L. I., has com­ pleted plans for twenty-four 2-stv brick dwell­ we shall be glad to submit estimates ot the ings, 22X.56 ft, on the east side of 13th av, .347 ft south of Grand av. for the Mathres Building Co., .520 Grand av. Long Island City, owner and cost ot KdisotJ Service builder Total cost. $179,000. HOWARD BEACH. L. I.—Plans have been prepared privately for a 2-sty frame dwelling, 22X.33 ft, on the east side of Hawtreet av, 00 ft south of Lambertson av. tor Albert Van Name, The New York Edison Company Howard Beach, L. I., owner and builder. Cost, $4,,500. MASPETH. L. I,—Morris Perlstein, 49 Fulton -yit Your Service av. Middle Village, L. I., has prepared plans for a 2-sty hrick dwelling, 20x.52 ft, on the north side of Perry av. 200 ft west of Clermont Offi st, for Thomas Herodswiek, 174 Perry av, Mas­ lenenil ces peth, L. I., owner and builder. Cost, $7,000. Irving l-'lace and Fifteenth Street FLUSHING, L. I.—A B. Richardson, 100 Amity st. Flushing, has flnished plans for a Telephone Stuyvesant 5600 2H-sty frame dwelling, 22x42 ft, In the east side of 21st st, 280 ft north of Queens av, for P.atrick Martin...508 South Irtth st, Flushing, owner and builder. Cost, $7,500. 854 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 plans for a 1-sty brick factory building, lOOx 125 ft, on the east side of Vernon av, 100 ft north o£ Freeman av, for the Olga Realty Co, CONTRACTS AWARDED. G. C. & A. £. Wheeler owner, care of architects. iCost, $45,000. All items follo\\'ing refer to general MASPETH, L. I.—Plans have been prepared contracts, except those marked "sub." CIVIL ENGINEERS privately lor a 1-sty brick storage shed, 33x218 ft, in the south side of Grand st, 249 ft west of AND CITY SURVEYORS Garrison av, for the General Electric Co., APARTMENTS, FLATS AND TENEMENTS. Schenectady. N. Y., owner. Cost, about $18,000. MANHATTA.M.—John K. Turton Corporation, Sunrayi and estimates, rnipectlon, lupervltlon, FLUSHING, L. I.—A. E. Richardson, 100 101 Park av, has the general contract tor a 6- town-plannlDg; speolalUU In eubdlvlilon and street Amity st, Flushing, has prepared plans tor al­ sty brick, limestone and terra cotta apartment, development; analyils of aue««ments and reporte terations to the 3-sty brick hotel on the south loOxlWJ ft, in the south side of 67th at, 100 ft on Clt> Improvementt for side ot Broadway, 172 tt north ot Prince st, into west of Third av, for a syndicate now forming, a warehouse for the Twlnboro Corporation, 73 from plans by Schwartz & Gross, 347 Fifth av, Broadway, Flushing, owner and builder Cost, architects. Owners, Builders, about 58,000. MANHATTAN.—^Frank Heitzman Construc­ Architects, Contractors STABLES AND GARAGES. tion Co., 101 West 42d st, has the general con­ LONG, ISLAND CITY, L. I.—A. E. Richard­ tract for alterations to the 4-sty brick tenement, son, 100 Amity st, Flushing, L. I., has prepared 25x50 ft, at 82 Grove st, Into studio apartments, 702 West ISlst St. (at Broadway) plans for alterations to the l-sty brick stable for A. Lund, 95 Bedford st, owner, from plans on the south side of Grand av, 75 ft west of by George Butler, 30 Church st, architect. Cost, NEW YOBK CITY •Itone Wadswonb 386 Hopkins av, into a garage, for Frank RIcklein, $15,000. 100 main st. Long Island City, owner. Cost, $10,000. CHURCHES. RICHMOND HILL, L. I.—L. T. Rubsamen, New Jersey. 7641 SSth drive. Union Course, L. I., has the APARTMENTS, FLATS AND TENEMENTS. general contract for a 1-sty brick and lime­ J. P. Duffy Co. JERSEY CITY, N. J.—John T. Rowland, Jr., stone church, 48x73 ft, at Richmond Hill, L. I., 100 Sip av, Jersey City, has plans in progress for the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Rich- for a 5-sty tirick and limestone apartment. OOx i mond Hill, owner, from .plans by Heyl & Mc- 125 ft, In the Bergen section of Jersey City, for Claymount, 15 West 38th st, Manhattan, archi­ a company now forming. Details will be avail­ tects. Brick—Cement able later. DWELLINGS. DWELLINGS. MANHATTAN.—Thomas O'Reilly & Son, 15 Masons' Materials NUTLEY, N. J.—Plans have been prepared East 49th st, have the general contract for privately for three 2-sty frame dwellings, 20x alterations to the 4-sty brick and stone resi­ 38 ft, in Kingsland rd for William Zimmer. 75 dence, 18x60 ft, at 23 East 83d st for Fal De Plaster Boards Kingsland rd, Nutley, owner and builder. Cost, St. Phalio, owner, from plans by A. L. Noel, $5,000. 52 Vanderbilt av, architect. NEWARK, N. J.—Plans have been prepared MANHATTAN. — Northeastern Construction privately for a 2V.-sty frame dwelling, 33x44 Co., 101 Park av, has the general contract for ft. at 6.30 Highland av, Newark, for Wm. H. alterations to the 4-sty brick and stone resi­ 2d Ave., 50th to 51st Sts. Van Houton, 315 Clifton av, Newark, owner and dence, 18x62 ft, at 150 East 53th st for Mrs. builder. Cost, $10,000. Edward H. Hughes, owner, on premises, from plans by James E. Casale and P. J. Murray, Brooklyn MONTCLAIR, N. J.—H. Messinger Fisher and associated architects, 128 East 58th st. Cost, Charles Hamel, associated architects, Bloomfield $15,000, ',.... Telephone Sunset 4000 av, Montclair, have completed plans for four 2^-sty frame dwellings. 25x25 ft, at Mont­ MANHATTAN.—John C. Balstone, 229 4th clair, for Simpson & Merritt, 42 Spring st, Mont­ av, has the general contract for alterations to clair, owners and builders. Cost, $7,000 each. the 4-sty brick and stone residence, 16x90 ft, at 43 East 63d st for Henry P, Russell, Bernards­ ELIZABETH, N. J.—Louis Qiiien, Jr., 220 ville. N. J., owner, from plans by Pleasants Broad st, has flnished plans for a 2>4-sty frame Pennington, 2 East 41st st, architect. dwelling, 24x3G ft. at 5.57 Morris av, Elizabeth, JAMES C. MACK FOREST HILLS. L. I.—Valentine Bangert, for Mrs. Caspar Locher. 561 Morris av, Eliza­ 34 Orchard st, Jamaica, L. I., has the general beth, owner. Cost, $8,500. Architects will take contract tor a 2y2-sty frame residence, 24x72 ft, COMPANY bids soon. on Seminole av. Forest Hills, for Walter Ring, NEWARK, N. J.—Plans have been prepared Lefferts av, Richmond Hill, owner, from plans privately for a 2y2-sty frame dwelling, 25x34 by H. T. Jeffrey, Jr, Butler Building, Jamaica, ft. at the northwest corner of Geneva st and architect. Project includes a garage. Total Building Construction Cliff Hill pl, Newark, for G. A. Kutter, 197 cost, about $30,000. Avon av, Newark, owner and builder. Cost, NEWARK, N. J.—Read Brothers, 352 South Reinforced Concrete Work $9,000. llth st, have the mason work, and Paul W. RIDGEWOOD, N. J.—Plans have been pre­ Otto, .'it Nye av, the carpenter work, for a 2%- pared privately tor a 2%-sty terra cotta block sty frame residence, 26x28 ft, at 77 Leslie st, and stucco residence. 28x30 ft. at Ridgewood, for John Loeber, 926 South 18th st, owner, from N. J., for Harold E. Paddon, 280 Madison av, plans by Charles L. Stelnbrenner, 16 Clinton 103 PARK AVENUE Manhattan, owner and builder. Cost, $15,000. Bt, architect. Cost, $11,000. Phon*: Hurray HUl 291 HALLS AND CLUBS. BROOKLYN, N. Y.—Herman Deit, 253 Devoe NEWARK, N. J.—Salaam Tomple, A. A. O. N. st, has the general contract for a 3-sty brick rectory, 38x65 tt, on the west side of Kent av, M. S., 16.5 Market st, Newark, contemplates the 234 ft north of Park av, for St. Lucy's R. C. construction of a 4-sty brick and limestone Ma­ Church, 802 Kent av, owner, from plans by F. sonic Temple, 116x339 ft, at 1020-1024 Broad st, J, Berlenbach, 260 Graham av, architect. Cost, Newark, for which name of architect and de­ $15,000. tails of construction will be available later. Cost, approximately $1,000,000. YONKERS, N. Y. William Sommerville, POMEROY Inc., 211 East 123d st, Manhattan, has the gen­ NUTLEY. N. J.—The Franklin Reformed eral contract for a 2%-sty frame residence, 47 Church, Nutley, N. J., contemplates the construc­ x36 ft, with garage, on Pennsylvania av, near FIRE RETARDANT tion of a 2-sty brick and stone church house Vista st, Yonkers, for William Sommerville, 165 to contain gymnasium, showers, bowling alleys, East 124th st, Manhattan, owner, from privately social rooms, etc., for which name of architect, prepared plans. WINDOWS exact location and details of construction will FACTORIES AND WAREHOUSES. Built in the belief that the BEST hollow be announced later. Cost, about $40,000. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. BROOKLYN, N. Y.—Gretsch Engineering Co., metal fire retardant window is the only 103 Park av, has the general contract for a 4- SAFE fire retardant window for a builder SHORT HILLS, N, J.—Guilbert & Betelle, Al­ sty brick factory building, 90x90 ft, at the cor­ to use or for a manufacturer to sell. dene Building, Newark, have plans in progress ner of Jefferson and Stanwix sts, Brooklyn, for for a 5-sty brick and limestone high school the Knitwear Manufacturing Co., 114 Sth av, building, 60x150 ft, in Old Short Hills rd. Short Manhattan, owner, from plans by Eisendrath & Hills, for the Board of Education of Mllbum Horowitz, 18 East 41st st, architect. Cost^ S. H. POMEROY CO., Inc. Township. Dean Emery, president, owner. Cost, about $200,000, 282-96 East 134th Street NEW YORK about $250,000. Phone Melrose 6104 STORES, OFFICES AND LOFTS. BROOKLYN, N. Y,—Parklap Construction Corporation, 60 Wall st, Manhattan, has the NEWARK. N. J.—McKenzie, Voorhees & general contract for a 7-sty reinforced con­ Gmelin, 1123 Broadway, Manhattan, have plans crete factory building, 83x72 ft, at the south­ in progress for a 2-sty brick and stone addition east corner of Gold st and Johnson st, for the SHADES, AWNINGS to present 3-sty telephone building at the south­ Holton Printing Co., Inc., 99 Myrtle av, owner, west corner of Avon av and Hunterdon st, for from plans by Eric O. Holmgren, 371 Fulton st, the N. y. Telephone Co., 15 Dey st, Manhattan, architect. Cost, $200,000. AND CANOPIES owner. Cost, $200,000. 47 years in making window shades, awn­ THEATRES. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. ings, canopies, etc., has placed us In a BROOKLYN, N. Y.—Herman Deit, 233 Devoe position where we can guarantee satis­ NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.—Walter B. Wills, st, has the general contract for a 3-sty brick faction. 1181 Myrtle av, Brooklyn, has started plans for a 1-sty brick, limestone and terra cotta moving and stone parochial school, 65x246 ft, at the Agent and owner alike find our service picture theatre, seating 3,000, with stores, at southeast corner of Howard pl and Windsor pl, prompt, quality fully satisfactory, and New Brunswick, N. J., to cost about $350,000. for tho Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, 245 workmanship of the besl. Exact location and name of owner will be avail­ Prospect Park West, owner, from plans by F. Estimates cheerfully supplied, without able later. Architect will take estimates on J. Berlenbach, 260 Graham av, architect. Cost, obligation to owners, agents, etc. general contract. $150,000. STORES, OFFICES AND LOPTS. Westchester. MANHATTAN.—Thomas Mulligan Construc­ F. J. KLOES DWELLINGS. tion Co., 1474 Shakespeare av, has the general WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.—Warren & Wetmore, contract for a 5-sty brick and terra cotta store, Established 1872 10 East 47th st, Manhattan, have been retained offlce and showroom building, 20x80 ft, at 22 to prepare plans for a number of 2%-sty resi­ East 55th st, for Wallace F. Peck, 123 East 243 Canal St., New York dences, to be erected at White Plains for George 61 st st, owner, from plans by L. F. Peck, 101 Telephone: Franklin 2216 Backer, 16 West 36th st, Manhattan, owner and Park av, owner. Lessee, Broadway & SOth St. builder. Details will be available later. Corpn., 299 Broadway. Cost, $30,000. June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 855

PLANS FILED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN ALL BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY

Manhattan. CARTER AV, n w c 174th, 1-sty bk garage. 97.54x116.84, slag rf ; $18,000 ; (o) Willis Constn V ASYLUMS AND HOSPITALS. Co., 10 W 143; (a) Julius Eckman, 217 Bway LEXINGTON AV, 1822-28, 4-sty bk hospital, (375). 40x73, concrete roof; $150,000; (o) Beth David MORRIS AV, w s, 172.05 n 182d, 1-sty bk Hospital, 1822 Lex av; (a) Sam Levingson, 156 garage, 36.6x19.2, slag rf; $1,500; (o) Mary E 43 (219). Silvester, 2233 Morris av ; (a) John P. Boyland. FACTORIES AND WAREHOUSES. 4780 3 av (369). " ' 14TH ST, 234 W, 1-sty frame storage, 14x33, Let Us corrugated roof; $500; (o) Fairfacts Co, Inc, SHAKESPEARE AV, e s, 15 n 172d, l-sty bk garage, 20x18, slag rt; $1,000; (o) Martha Mul­ 234 W 14; (a) Wm N Rahmann & Sons, 126 ligan, 1474 Shakespeare av; (a) Thos Mulligan, Cedar (228). 1474 Shakespeare av (379). STABLES AND GARAGES. STEBBINS AV, e s, 288 n 167th, l-sty metal 23D ST, 560-562 W, 3-sty bk stores & garage, garage & shop, 74x20; $2,000; (o) Jos. Roesch, 98x125, tar & gravel roof; $100,000; (o) Martin Jr, 1175 Stebbins av; (a) Harry Rosen, 140 Tell You O'Dowd Co., Inc., 431 W 14; (a) Jas. S. Maher, Washington (373). 431 W 14 (227). 41ST ST, 512-524 W, 1-sty bk garage, 20x30, Brooklyn. steel roof; $1,000; (o) P Pryibil Machine Co., 512-524 W 41; (a) Harry Rosen, 140 Washing­ CHURCHES. ton (216). 67TH ST, 2017-23, n s, 140 e 20 av, 1%-sty bk Something synagogue, 44x81.10; $3,000; (o) Cong" Magen 119TH ST, 157-169 E, 1-sty bk garage, 151x David, 1909 66th ; (a) Maurice Comland, 47 W 100, ruberold root; $50,000; (o) Jessie Ridley, 34, N Y (7873). 293 State, Bklyn; (a) Kleist & Woolsey Corpn., 101 W 41 (225). DWELLINGS. FOUNTAIN AV, 322-30, e s, 100 s Sutter av, Nobody can tell the rating of S S 145TH ST, 49 w Lenox av, 1-sty bk garage, 8-2-sty bk 4 1 fam, 3 garages, 1 shed ; $24,000; 51x99, tar & gravel roof; $18,000; (o) Paul (0) Blake Constn, Co., 215 Montague ; (a) Frank a boiler by looking at it. Viane, 305 Water; (a) Julius Eckman, 217 P. Sabettl, 215 Montague (7922). Bway (-229). And nobody knows whether 18TH AV, 5702-04, swc 57th, 2-2-sty fr 1 fam SEC Bway & 187th st, 1-sty bk garage, 25x dwgs, 16x38; $12,000; (o) Economy Homes Co., the rating placed upon it by 25, galvanized iron roof; $500; (o) Andrew R 1409 Av J; (a) Fredk. J. Dassau, 26 Court Ross, 13 Bridge, Newark, N J; (a) Louis Hild- (7952). the manufacturer is ade­ entsein, 671 W 187 (222). STABLES A'ND GARAGES. quate or not until the boiler FT WASHINGTON ST, 392, 1-sty bk garage, AMBOY ST, 27-31, e s, 190 n Pitkin av, 1-sty gets into actual operation. 10x18, corrugated steel root; $500; (o) Clara bk garage, 50x100; $35,000; (o) Max Seidman, L Ray, ,^92 Ft Washington av; (a) Harry Ro­ 1463 St. Marks av; (a) S. Millman & Son, 780 By that time it is usually too sen, 140 Washington (226). Pitkin av (7954). late to make a change. STORES, OFFICES AND LOFTS. FULTON ST, 872-82, swc Waverly av, 2-sty 40TH f?T. .".6-64 W, 16-sty bk stores, offlces & bk garage, 105.9x107.1; $1,30,000; (o) Wiillam showrooms, 74x98, tile roof; $6.30,000; (o) 58-64 M. Nevin, 44 Court; (a) W. T. McCarthy, 16 W 40th St Corpn. 105 W 40; (a) Necarsulmer Court (7921). & Lehlbach, 507 5 av (218). RICHARDSON & BOYNTON MENAHAN ST, s s, 80 w Central av, 1-sty BLOCK FRONT, s s E Bway, bet Market & cone garage; $4,500; (o) Catherine Fink, 77 CO.'S boilers are honestly Bermingham sts, 2-sty bk stores & workshop, Menahan; (a) Ernest H. Gatje, 153 Weldon 116x83, rubberoid roof; .$50,000; (o) City of N (7874). rated. Besides that, they Y, Mayor Hylan, Mayor; (a) Gronenberg & Leuchtag, 303 5 av (223). 78TH ST, 1833, 282.5 e 18 av, 1-sty cone garage, are famous as economical 18x20: $1,400; Santo Tarranto, 7705 20 av ; (a) heaters. In the buildings THEATRES. Ferd Savignano, 6003 14 av (7946). 137TH ST, 149 W ; also 7TH AV, 2341-9, 4-sty FARRAGUT RD, 3702-12, s e c E 37, 4-1-sty that you are concerned with, bk theatre, 90x100, tar & gravel roof ; .$200,000 ; bk garages, 18x18: $3,.300; (o) Michael Noonan, (o) Sarco Realty Co, 214 W 141 : Superintendent 801 Franklin ; (a) Benj. Duesle, Jr., 153 Rem­ it is important that you Harry Crieghton Ingalls, 347 Madison av (217). sen (7845). make no mistake on the MISCELLANEOUS. 73D ST, 207-9 E ; also 74TH ST, 210 E, 2-sty LINDEN AV, 89, n s, 87,4 e Bedford av, 1-sty rating of your heating sys­ bk transformer station, 30x2(M, 3 ply tar and bk garage, 18x20; $1,200; (o) Harry Levin, 718 gravel roof; $273,000; (o) N Y Edison Co, 130 Cortelyou rd ; (a) Aug. Peters, 26 Court (7962). tem. E 15; (a) Wm Whitehall, 12 Elm (230). PARK AV, 310, swc Spencer, 1-sty bk garage, 140TH ST, 106-108 W, 1-sty bk stand, 50x50, 26.7x20; $1,500; Joseph G. Perry, prem; (a) no roof; $1,000; (o) Jas Massa, swc 140th & Salvati & Le Quormik, 369 Fulton (7915). Write us for heating manu­ Lenox av; (a) Stephan Williams, 231-3 W 141 THROOP AV, 345, sec Kosciusko, 1-sty bk (220). garage, 18.8x20; $1,000; (o) Abraham Scharf- als which show you how to man, premises; (a) Henry Dorf, 614 Kosciusko E S, 30 n 7 av & Christopher st. 1-sty bk (7866). avoid mistakes in installing 'stand. 25x15, slate roof; $300; (o) B C Mclntyre 137 W 78; (a) Wm H Moore, 57 Christopher MISCELLANEOUS. an adequate heating plant. (221). E IITH ST, w s, 347.12 s Voorhees av, 1-sty fr rest rooms, 13x25: $1,000; (o) Mrs. Rachel Bronx. M. Farm, .304 6 av ; (a) Harry A. Yarrish, 367 Fulton (7841). DWELLINGS. BRONXWOOD AV, w s, 222.46 s Allerton av, Queens. 1-sty fr dwg, 20x22, tar & gravel root; $2,000; (o) Vincenzo Fiddioni, 2424 Beaumont av; (a) ASYLUMS AND HOSPITALS. HEAT Geo P Crosier, 223d st & White Plains av (368). PAR ROCKAWAY.—Rockaway Tpke, e s. 525 LOGAN AV, nee Sampson av, 2-2-sty fr n South st, 2%-sty bk children's home, 80x40, dwgs. 2.3x27, shingle rf; $8,000; (o) E 177th St slag roof, steam heat, elec; $.30,000; (o) The Development Co., 233 Bway; (a) Kolb Bldg Co., Chlldrens Haven of Par Rockaway, Par Rocka­ 30 Church (374). way. LI: (a) Schwartz & Gross, 347 5 av. N Y MATTHEWS AV, e s, 87 s Boston rd, 1%-sty (3238). tr dwg, 19x20, shingle rf ; $1,200 ; (o) Jas. Pratt, CHURCHES. THEM Hone & Allerton avs; (a) Wm Hopkins, 2600 JAMAICA.—Hillside av, n s, 176 w Union av, Decatur av (381). 1-sty fr synagogue, 68x63, shingle roof, steam MICKEL AV, e s, 200 s Cornell av, 1-sty & heat; .$30,000; (o) Congregation Temple ot Is­ attic fr dwg, 24x41, shingle rf ; $3,500; (o) Jos, rael, Jamaica ; (a) Wm. VonFelde, 2188 Metro­ A. Kaylowski, 3356 Mickel av; (a) Ralph J. politan av. Middle Village (3229). RIGHT Marx, 3427 Kingsland av (377). DWELLINGS. MICKEL AV, e s, 125 a Cornell av, 1-sty & BAYSIDE.—Montauk av, s s, 60 e 6th, 2-sty attic fr dwg. 24x41, shingle rt; $3,500; (o) Jos. fr garage & dwg, 52x28. shingle rf, 1 family, elec Richardson & Boynton Co. A. Kaylowski, .33.36 Mickel av; (a) Ralph J. steam heat; $15,000: (o) J. Wilson Dayton, Bell Marx. 3427 Kingsland av (376). av, Bayside; (a) Phillip Resnyk, 131 W 39th, 258-260 Fifth Ave. PRATT AV, w s, 50 s 233d, 1-sty fr dwg, N Y (3166). New York, N. Y. 22x32, 1-sty fr garage, 20x16, shingle rt; $4,.5O0 ; ELMHURST.—18th st, w s, 80 s Fairbanks av, (o 6 a) Alex R Holmes, 213th & Harlem River 2%-3ty fr dwg, 20x32, shingle rf, 1 family, elec, (380). steam heat; $10,000; (o) Gravin & Levine, 530 SEDGWICK AV, e s, 250 n 197th, 2%-sty fr Manhattan av, N Y C : (a) Wm. S. Worrall, Jr., dwg, .34.5x.35, shingle rf; .$25,000; (o) John H 1.32 tth, L I City (.3239). Beekman, 2299 Andrews av ; (a) John P. Boy­ ELMHURST.—Gay st, e s, 100 n Hammond land, 4780 3 av (370). pl, 2%-sty fr dwg, 31x36, shingle rf, 2 families, WHITE PLAINS AV, w s. 70 s Watson av, gas, steam heat; $10,000; (o) G. P. Eggert, 288 3-sty fr iwg, 20x.32, slag rf; .$0,500; (o) Michael Av A, N Y City; (a) C, Gebele, 25 Gerry av, A Defes, 10.36 Underbill av; (a) M. W. Del Elmhurst (3162), Gaudio, 160 W 54 (372). GLENDALE.—Folsom av. e s, 203 n Myrtle av, STABLES AND GARAGES. 2-2-sty fr dwgs, 19x.36, slag rf. 2 families, gas, BARKLEY AV, n s, 25 w Wilcox, 2-sty fr gar­ hot water heat; $12,000; (o) Richards Building age, 16x18, shingle rf ; $350; (o) Sarah J Roe, Co., 201 Richard av, Glendale: (a) Herman B. V Funk, 29 Cooper av, Bklyn (3188). 574 W 182; (a) Jas. Roe, 574 E 182 (378). 856 RECORD AND GUIDE June 26, 1920 GLENDALE.—Fosdick av, w s, 229 n Myrtle TOTTENVILLE.-Hopping av, s s, 275 w Bent- av, 2-2-sty fr dwgs, 19x56, slag root, 2 tamilies, ley, 2-sty tr dwg, 24x30, shingle rf ; $4,S0O; (o) IF YOU ARE gas. hot water heat; $12,000; (o) Richards Henry G. Stiles, Tottenville; (a) W. E. Joline Building Co., 201 Richards av, Glendale; (a) (255). Herman E. Funk, 29 Cooper av, Bklyn (3189). BUILDING OR ALTERING TOTTENVILLE.—Hopping av, 130 n Pat av HOLLIS.—Palo Alto, w s, 625 n Palermo av, 1-sty fr dwg, 22x37, shingle rf ; $7,500; (o) Edw. Alterations, properly planned and exe­ 2-2-sty fr dwgs, 28x22, shingle rt, 1 fam, elec. Hanson, Madison av, Perth Amboy; (b) Mike cuted, will transform those old buildings steam heat; .');16,000; (o) Joe Hretoski, Hollis, Pilimon, 227 Yetmiin av, Tottenville (503). LI; (a) H. T. Jetfrey, Jr,, 309 Fulton, Jamaica into modern structures paying dividends (3198-3199). WEST NEW BRIGHTON.—Myrtle av, n a, 235 that will cover the expenses of alteration w Elizabeth, 2-sty fr dwg, 23x25, shingle roof; JAMAICA.—Putney rd, s w c Kingston rd, 1- $.j,700; (o) Mrs, Annie Gibson, 178 Elizabeth; in a surprisingly short time. Restaurant sty fr dwg, 43x44, shingle rf, 1 fam, elec, steam construction a specialty. heat; $12,000; (o) Robert Kabus, 118 East 54, (a) Wm. H. Hoffman, 166 Clove rd (538) N Y City ; (a) T. G. Anderson, 20 Homer Lee av, WILLOWBROOK.—Roosevelt av, n e c Willoy. Jamaica (3201). brook rd, 2-sty fr dwg, 25x28, shingle roof ; $4,- FRANK & FRANK JAMAICA.—Sutphin rd, e s, 160 n Lampert- 500; (0) Nich. Fiocco, 551/> Downey, NYC; (a) CONTRACTING CO., Inc. ville av, 2M;-sty bk dwg, 36x48, slate roof, 1 tam, Jas. Cammenetti, 103 Roosevelt av, Willowbrook. gas, hot water heat; $20,000: (o) Rectory, St S I (590). Builders and General Contractors Josephs Rectory, Rockaway rd, Jamaica; (a) WOODLAND BEACH.—12th st, 42, n a. 100 w Chas. Infange & Son, 2634 Atlantic av, Bklyn Barnes av, 2-sty tr dwg, 22x32, shingle rom , 244 W. 42nd St. Phone: Boant 1417 (3154). .$0,000: (o) Anna Forsinan, 42 12th, Midland Beach ; (a) M, J. Lawler, 211 Prospect. Port JAMAICA,—Sutphin rd, w s, 27 n Shelton av, Richmond (542). 7-2-sty fr dwgs, 20x32, tar & gravel roof, 1 fam, STABLES AND GARAGES. elec, steam heat; .$68,000: (o) Gross Construc­ SHOOTERS ISLAND.—Near rigging Lott tion Co, Hillside & Flushing avs, Jamaica ; (a) bldg, 1-sty tr garage & repair shop, 30x.50, rub­ H. T. Jeffrey, 309 Fulton, Jamaica (3194). beroid roof; $3,500: (o & b) Standard Ship -^LUMBER ^ MIDDLE VILLAGE.—Pullis. av, w s, 30 n Bldg. Co., Shooters Island, Port Richmond S I Cross, 15-2-sty fr dwgs, 16x46, gravel roof. 1 (597), fam, gas; $.52,300: (o) Dry Harbor Building Joseph H. Benzing & Co. Co.. 20 Morton av. Middle Village; (a) Wm. Von WEST NEW BRIGHTON.—Taylor st, 156 w s Felde. 21S8 Metropolitan av. Middle Village .300 n Castleton, 1-sty fr garage, 12x18, rubber­ (Incorporated) oid rt; $125; (o) Chas. MacCornac, 1,56 Taylor, White and N. C. Pine. Floorlnc. (3230-1-2-33-34-35). West New Brighton (594). Ceilincr. Partition. WhIUwoad, RICHMOND HILL.—Walnut st, w s, 136 n Redwood. Oak. Cedar. Cypress, Sutter av, 3-2V4-sty fr dwgs, 16x.3S, shingle rf, STORES, OFFICES AND LOFTS Sprnce, Cheatnat Posts, Pickets, 1 tam, gas, hot air heat; $19,500; (o) Cha;. STAPLETON.—Ft Prospect st, c Front, 1-sty Moaldlncs, Etc. Scenery HsterisI Zirkel, 1830 Myrtle av, Ridgewood: (a) Louis fr store house, 29x60, rubberoid roof; $1,000; For Thestres a Specialty Danancher, .328 Fulton, Jamaica (3273), (o & b) Smith, Hauser & Maclsaac, 18 E 41, N RICHMOND HILL.—ineth st. w s, 360 s Orch­ Cornell Wall Board ard av, 2V',-sty fr dwg, 23x.52, shingle rf, 1 fam, STORES AND DWELLINGS. gas, steam heat: $12,000 ; (o) Walter Vogt, 1269 SOUTH BEACH.—Sand lane, w s, s w c Old Special Attention Given to Hancock, Bklyn; (a) cihas. Infanger & Son, y™" rd, 1-sty bk stores & dwg, 50X.54, tin rf; 2634 Atlantic av, Bklyn (3153). $.j,000: (o) Jas. Crapansano, South Beach, S I; RetaU Trade (b) Louis Mell, McLoughlin st. South Beach SOUTH OZONE PARK.—School av, s e c (481). Tel. 1011 E. N. T. 44.4t-«< Jaalms St. Birch, 4-2-sty fr dwgs, 14x.34, shingle roof, 1 fam, gas, hot water heat: $12,000; (o) Thomas MISCELLANEOUS. F. Malone, Fulton, Jamaica; (a) same (3246- SHOOTERS ISLAND.—Near Hull offlce, l-sty 7-8-9). fr tool shed, 20x.50, rubberoid roof; $1,800; (o MISCELLANEOUS. X, y Standard Ship Bldg. Co., Shootc's Island, MASPETH.—Grand st. s s. 249 w Garrison av, N Y (o06). 1-sty bk storage shed, 218x35, slag rf ; $18,000: (o&a) General Electric Co., Sch6hectady, N Y John Gallin & Son (3182). PLANS FILED Richmond. DWELLINGS. FOR ALTERATIONS Contractors ARROCHAR.—Austin av, 24, e s, 275 s Coder av, 5-1-sty fr dwgs, 16x20, shingle root; $5,00(1; General Building Repairs (o) P. Capotosto, 24 Austin av; (a) Jas. H. Thompson, 68 Evelyn pl, Rosebank (536). Manhattan. and Alterations DONGAN HILLS.—Dongan Hills av, e s, 200 CANAL ST, 257-239, new elevator & shaft, s Southfield blvd, 2-sty fr dwgs, 20x31, shingle stairway, balcony, floors, beams, toilets, plaster­ rf ; $3,000 ; (o) Dongan Hills Park, Inc.. 60 Wall ing in b-sty bk offlce, strs & showrooms; S:15 - 252 FRONT STREET St, NYC; (a) Chas. A. Duncker, 130 Sea View 000; (o) Banyer Clarkson, 26 W 50; (a) Lewis av, Dongan Hills (283). H. Rabbage, 729 6 av (1963). NEAR PECK SLIP DONGAN HILLS.—Dongan Hills av, e s, 480 18TH ST, 113-115 E, remove walla, partitions, Formerly 6 Gold Street e Southfleld blvd, 2-sty fr dwg, 20x31, shingle stairs, plumbing, new front, columns, girders roof: $3,n00; (o) Dongan Hills Park Co., Inc.. steam heating, elec lighting, stairs, wall in 2- Ertabllihed 1886 60 Wall, NYC: (a) Chas. A. Dunker. 130 Sea 4-sty bk offlce: $10,000 ; (o) Interborough Rap­ View av, Dongan Hills (285). id Transit Co.. 50 Park pl; (a) Geo. H Phone: Bukman j ^'j' Streeton, 115 E 34th (1891). DONGAN HILLS.—Buel av, w s, 180 s South- field blvd, 2-sty fr dwg, 20x31, shingle roof: $3,- 19TH ST, 120 E, remove porch, partitions, nOO: (o) Dongan Hills Park, Inc., 60 Wall, N stairs, pent house, new partitions, elevator, Y C; (a) Chas. A. Duncker, 130 Sea View av, beams, dumbwaiter shaft, windows, pent house stairs in 5-sty bk dwg; $12,000; (o) 126 E lOth Dongan Hills (284). St. Corp., 30 E 42d; (a) F. Y. Joannes, 52 DONGAN HILLS.—Buel av, w s, 108 s South- Vanderbilt av (1807). field blvd, 2-sty fr dwg, 20x31, shingle roof; $3,- 000; (o) Dongan Hills Park, Inc., 60 Wail, N 21T ST, 417 W, remove stoop, partitions, new Y C; (a) Chas. A. Duncker, 130 Sea View av, windows, beams, shaft, partitions in 3-sty bk Why Large Dongan Hills (286). dwg; $1,500; (o) Catherine Nichols, 21 W Slst; (a) Max Muller, 115 Nassau (1830). DONGAN HILLS,—Dongan Hills av, e s, 200 Buildings Install of Southfleld blvd, 2-sty fr dwg, 21x31, shingle 26TH ST, 109-175 W, remove partitions, new roof; .$3,000: (o) Dongan Hills Park, Inc., 60 interior arrangements in 6-sty bk workrooms; Wall, NYC: (a' Chas. A. Duncker, 130 Sea .$.30,000; (o) Hugh Gordon Miller, 220 Bway • MARBLELOID View av, Dongan Hills (287). (a) Chas A Duke, 10 E 43d (1836). "The Ideal DURKEE MANOR, E S.—Horacio Terrace, 447 29TH ST, 220 W, remove stairs, elevator n Clove av, 2-sty fr dwg, 30x20, shingle roof; shaft, walls, beams, partitions, new stairs, ele­ Composition Flooring" .f2,60n : (o) C. D. Durkee. Grasemere. S I, Rose­ vator shaft, walls, beams, partitions, f. p. vault, bank P 0; (b) W. H. Condit, Rosebank, P O girders, windows, f. p. windows in 4 & O-sty (585). bk factory & lofts; .$35,000; (o) Lerner Realty Marbleloid is being put into MIDLAND BEACH.—4th st, .w s, 100 s Barnes Co., 15 W SOth: (a) Shampan & Shampan, 30 an ever increasing number of av. 2-sty tr dwg, 22x.30, shingle roof; .$4,200; Court, Bklyn (1910). important buildings because it (o & Adam Fink, 35 Janes. Man, N Y (.540). 31ST ST, 24 W, remove partitions, new front, ext, stairs, elev, fire escapes in 4-sty bk store is a satisfactory and efficient MIDLAND BEACH.—ith st, n s, 100 w Lincoln & show rooms: $9,900; (o) Progress Realty Co, flooring. Hard, dust-proof, av, 1-sty fr dwg, 2flx.54, rubberoid rt: .f800 : (o) 2 E 3.3d; (a) Gronenberg & Leuchtag, 303 5 av Herman Brasch. 60 Wall ; (a) Chas. A. Duncker, (1840). durable, slow to chip or crack. 130 Seaview av, D. H. (474). It has the close texture that NEW BRIGHTON.—Franklin av, w s, 350 ot .34TH ST, 1.3-15 W, new str front, mezzanine in repels moisture and the pleas­ Prospect av, 3-2-sty fr dwgs, 28x30, shingle rf ; 8-sty bk stores & offlces; $10,000; (o) F G Shat­ tuck Co, 62 W 23d ; (a) Chas E Birge, 29 W 34th ing appearance that brightens $1.-1,000; (o & b) Wm. V. Logan, .53 Highview av. New Brighton (.598). (1871). the office. Easily applied and NEW DORP BEACH.—Neptune St. s s, 250 e 3STH ST, 60 W, new ext. add sty, stairs, flre- inexpensive, it pays dividends Coder Grove av, 1-sty fr dwg, 14x3(3, rubberoid escape balconies, elevator shaft, plumbing in 4- from the day it is laid. rf; $800: (o) M. Nacht, Bklyn: (a) Hugh M. sty bk strs, offlces & mfg; $40,000; (o) Daniel Rae. Ceder Grove av. New Dorp Beach (472). J. Correll, ,32 W 40th ; (a) Zipkes, Woltt & Where may we send you full OCEAN BREEZE.—Quincy st, s s, 200 w Gar­ Kudretf, 432 4 av (1968). information, samples and a list retson av, 1-sty fr dwg, 14x.30, slag roof ; $800 ; 39TH ST, 228 E, rearrange partitions in 3-sty of Marbleloid installation*t (0) Barnard Morris, 408 E 152, Bronx : (b) Jno. bk dwg; $3,000; (o) G Hupfel Brewing Co. 229 Burk, 408 E 152, Bronx (535). E 38th; (a) Bruno W Berger & Son, 121 Bible PORT RICHMOND.—Lexington av, w s. 1072 House (1849). The Marbleloid Co. s Palmer av, two 1-sty fr dwgs, 18x25. shingle 39TH ST, 47 W, remove partitions, new parti­ 830-836 Marbridge Bldg., N. Y. rf; .$4,000; (0 & b) Ole Jenaer, 136 Decker av. tions, str fronts, windows,,, in 4-sty bk stores, of­ Port Richmond (471). fices & dwg; $4,000; (o) Amicus Realty Corpn, 31 Nassau; (a) Chas B Meyers, 1 Union Sq W RICHMOND.—Center st, e s, 96 s Willard av, (1868). 1-sty fr dwg, 22x26, shingle roof; $3,500; (o) Mrs. C. Haverhauf, 459 Richmond rd; (a) L. 40TH ST. 613-619 W, new pent house, f p rf, Tierian, 51 Clinton, Stapleton (546). beams, posts, girders in 3-sty bk slaughter June 26, 1920 RECORD AND GUIDE 8S7 house; .$4,000; (o) Est of Chas Appleby, 48 Ce­ ing system in 4-sty bk dwg; .$30,000; (o) Geo. 118TH ST. 403 E, remove partitions, hew str dar; (a) Jno DeHart, 1039 Fox (18:12). H. Ingalls, Grand Central Terminal; (a) Jno. front in 4-sty bk strs & dwg; $600; (o) Angelof 40TH ST, 143-145 W, new exts, stairs, girders, M. Hatton, 347 Madison av (1887), & Rose Maiorino, 401 E 118th; (a) De Rose A columns, wall in 3 & U-sty bk strs & lofts; 81ST ST, 175 W. Amsterdam av, 421-427, re­ Cavaiieri, .370 E 149th (1882). $:io,OuO: (0) Childs Co., 2ii0 5 av; (a) Jno. C. arrange partitions, remodel front, new bath­ 124TH ST, 1 E. remove stooi), new entrance,* Westervelt, :ia W 34th (1986). rooms in 5-sty bk dwg; $40,000; (o) Jno. E. & dumbwaiter shaft, f, p. doors, partitions in 3- 42D ST, 220-222 E, remove partitions, fire Jos. P. Conron. 40 10 av ; (a) Maurice Deutsch, sty bk dwg: $12,000: (o) Paul L. Brynt, 1 W escapes, new partitions, doors in 4-bty bk of­ .50 Church (1940). 127th; (a) Dodge & Morrison, 160 Pearl (1933). fices & stores; $5,000; (o) Hup Realty Co, 229 90T1I ST, 09 W. remove partitions, new parti­ 129TH ST, 613-615 W, i:)Oth st, 618-620 W, E 3.sth ; (a) Maynlcke & Franke, 25 Madison sq tions in 3-sty bk studio; $3,000; (o) Filmart remove runway, posts, girders, new beams, (1878). Laboratories, Inc, 69 W OOth; (a) Cutwater, posts, girders in 2-sty bk strs & garage; $10,000; 42D ST, 224 E, new roof, tanks, bulkhead in Shunleff & Noble, Inc. 18 E 41st (1870), (0) Clover Farms, Inc., 533 W 47th; (a) Otto L. 5-sty hk lofts; $(>,.500; (o) Hup Realty Co, Inc, OOTH ST, 13S-144 W, new f p elev shaft, doors, Spannhake, 116 Nassau (1991). 203 E 12th; (a) Reliance Tower & Steel Constn motor room in 4-sty bk church & school ; $10,000; 131ST ST, 637-639 W, remove columns, wall, Co, 90 Mangin (1885). (o) R C Church of St Gregory the Great, MichI new columns, girders, beams in 1-sty bk garage; • 43D ST, 240-248 W. new ext in 2 & 3-sty bk Rooney, trus, 126 W OOth; (a) Elliott Lynch, $10,000; (0) Michl Nering, 6.39 W 131st; (a) theatre; $5,300; (o) Selwyn Realty Corpn, 229 347 5 av (1860). Jno Brandt, 271 W 125th (1881). W 42d; (a) Geo Keister, 56 W 45th (1809). lOlST ST, 402-4 E, new ceilings, floors, stairs, 13.5TH ST, 220 W, remove piers, partitions, 44TH ST, 243 E, remove piers, partitions, fire partitions, bulkhead, boiler-room, flre escape, bathroom flxtures, new partitions, openings, toi­ escapes, new str front, alter partitions in 4-sty sashes in 5-sty bk garage; .$20,000; (o) David lets, bathrooms in 5-sty bk dwg; $4,000; (o) bk dwg; .$3,000 (o) Frieda Lavery, 2233 Bath­ Dreyfuss & Chas Mohr, 402-4 E 101st; (a) Jas Magdeline Morgan. 423 Lenox av ; (a)' Walde­ gate av; (a) Lavery Granite Co, 103 Park av J F Gavigan, Grand Central Term (1833). mar Mortensen, 209 W 76th (1839). (1820). 106TH ST, 62 B. rearrange partitions in 4-sty BOWERY, 310, remove wall, new walls In 2%- 4UTH ST, 11-29 E, Madison av, 370-392, close bk dance hall & meeting rooms: $500; (o) Jacob sty bk str & storage : $1,500: (o) Nichola Spagna, openings, new enclosures in 7-sty f. p. hotel; Finkelstein, 69 E 101st; (a) Gronenberg & 310 Bowery; (a) Louis A Sheinart, 104 Bowery $35,000: (o) Robt. Walton Goelet, 9 W 17th; Leuchtag, 303 5 av (1,SS4). (1857). (a) Petroleum Heat & Power Co., 511 5 av (1900). 50TH ST, COO W, new ext in 3-sty bk bakery ; $40,000; (o) Horn & Hardart Co., 6O0 W 50th; (a) F. P. Platt & Bros., 680 5 av (1955). 54TH ST, 28-30 E, remove walls, new coIumn&, THE JOHN C. ORR COMPANY girders, stairs, partitions, elevator, plumbing, elec wiring, heating system in 5-sty bk strs & LUMBER AND TIMBER, FLOORING AND CEILING dwg; ,$70,000; (o) Cornelia H. Peabody, 80 Bway; (a) A, J, McKenna, 8 W 40th (1954). OF ALL KINDS 55TH ST, 119 E, remodel front, new stair case, elev, baths, lavatory in 5-sty bk dwg; $30,000; INDIA, JAVA, WEST AND HURON STREETS (o) Ella A Charlton, 70 E 77th; (a) O J Gette. 103 Park av (1852). BOKO OF BROOKLYN . 55TH ST, 2.54 W, new str fronts in 5-sty bk stores & storage: $3,000; (o) Leon Jaffes, 2.54 W 55th ; (a) Alfred A Berube, 480 Lex av (1858) 56TH ST, 22 E, remove partitions, new elev, t p shaft, toilets in 5-sty bk show rooms ; $25,000 ; (o) Mary A Saley, :iU W 35th ; (a) G A Schone­ "Britin" Metal wald, Grand Central Terminal (1847), 57TH ST, 116 E. rearrange partitions, stairs, Drainboard new openings, remove bay windows in 3-sty bk store, office & dwg; $50O; (o) I Burk, 116 W 57th; (a) Gronenberg & Leuchtag, 303 5 av For the Kitchen <1883). Is covered with n bright soft 5STH ST, 128 E, remove stoop, new stairs, metal not affected by acids fr^nt, cornice in 3-sty bk office & showrooms; $0,000; (o) Emil Feffercorn, 128 E 58 ; ((a) J B No platinB tn wear off Casale t P J Murray, 128 E 5Sth (18U5). N'o piilisliing required to keep it clean 58TH ST, 24 W, remove partitions, wall, new ALL 8IZE8 AND SHAPES MADE partitions, ext, stairway, walls, beams, heating in 4-sty bk dwg. offlce & store; $9,800; (o) 24 W .5Sth St Corpn, Inc, 340 Madison av ; (al B H & C N Whinston, 2 Columbus Circle (1804). JOHN TRAGESER STEAM COPPER WORKS 5!*TH ST. 47-51 E, remove rf, cornice, new 447 WEST 2CTH STREET NEW YORK cmr Sty, cornice, skylight, elevator shaft, ext, beams, fire-escapes, plumbing fixtures, girders, floors In 4-sty bk str & dwg: $12,000: (o) Plaza Studios Corp.. 507 5 av ; (a) Jas. Reily Gordon, .507 5 av (lil71). OlST ST, 226 E, remove steps, new front, en­ CHESLEY trance, stairs, partitions in 3-sty bk dwg ; $15,- OOO; (o) Fergus Reid, Esq, 226 E Olst; (a) Alex F Law, 26 Pemberton Sq, Boston, Mass (laSS). STOCK FIRE PROOF DOORS STANDARD SIZES CARRIED IN STOCK SEND POR BOOKLET C2D ST, 213 E, remove stoop, new stairs, front, ext, vent shaft, fireplaces, flues, plumb­ ing, heating, partitions in 3-sty bk dwg; $78,- A. C. CHESLEY CO., INC., 277 RIDER AVE., N. Y 000; (0) K. F. Whitney, Morristown. N. J,; (a) P. H. Behr, 2 W 27tli (lill9). 70TH ST, 116 E, rearrange partitions, new ext in 4-sty bk dwg; $10,(X)0; (o) Howard Thayer. Kingsbury, IIG B.70tl.: (a) P J Rocker & P J .A J. CONTRACTING CO., Inc. Murray, .509 5 av (1800). 71ST ST, 115 E, new wall.exts. raise wall in BUILDI^G CONSTRUCTION 4-sty bk dwg: $40,0oo : (o) Arthur A Fowler, .30 Church: (a) Mott B Schmidt, 14 E 46th (1821). ALTERATION SPECIALISTS 72D ST, 226 W, remove partitions, new parti­ tions, stairs, elec lighting, plumbing, heating in 101 Park Avenue xei. Murray Hill 7916-7917 New York 4-stv bk dwg; S8,000 : (6) Est of Benedict Fish- •er, 190 Franklin ; (a) B H & C N Whinston, 2 ...•.-., •,. -J^ Coluu-bus t;ircle (1862). 73D ST, 128-1.30 E, remove -tvalls, new rooms, beams, wall in 3-sty bk dwg; $2,.500; (o) Bur­ ton J Lee, 128-130 E 73d; (a) Auguste L Noel, WINDOW SHADES OF QUALITY 52 Vanderbilt av (18,37), for every type of window—residences, stores, or skylights. We also handle floor coverlnKs 7.5TH ST, 157-9 E, rethove stops, change in­ teriors, new 1-sty ext, on 2-4-sty bk dwgaj of the highest grades. Estimntos Suhmltted—no obligations. $.50,000: (0) 157 E. 7.5th St. Corp., 14 E 46th;

Queens. ASTORIA.—Astoria av, n s, n e c Willow, int alt to store & dwg: $18,000; (o) William Fried- rick, 181 Astoria av, Astoria: (a) Louis Berger & Co., 1096 Myrtle av, Ridgewood (1656). CORONA.—Jackson av, s s, 40 e 45th, int alt, HECLA IRON WORKS change trom store to store & dwg; $15,000; (o) A. Bono, 15 West Jackson av. Corona: (a) Al. L. Marinelli, 15 West Jackson av, Corona (1555). ESTABUSHED 1876 CORONA.—Waldron st, e s, 25 n Radcliff, ext, 18x7, dwg front; $2,300; (o) Philip De Nizzo, premises; (a) Andrew P. Brems, 83 Corona av. Corona (1649). EAST ELMHURST.—Curtis av, w s, 230 s Architectural Bronze and Iron Work Grand av, ext, 7x25, rear dwg, ton roof; $1,200; (o & a) John Muller, premises (1627). FAR ROCKAWAY.—Beach 19th st, n e c Corn­ aga av, int alt to hotel; .$2,000 ; (o) M. A. Har­ rison, Central av. Far Rockaway; (a) Morrell Office, 118 North llth Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Smith, 6 Cornaga av. Far Rockaway (1664). FOREST HILLS.—Queens Blvd, s s, 130 w Continental av, 1-sty bk ext, 73x130, rear garage, slag roof: $20,000: (o) Continental Av Garage Co., Forest Hills; (a) F. B. Colton, Forest Hills (1617). JAMAICA.—1st st, s s, 166 e Bergen av, 2%- NIEWENHOUS BROTHERS, Inc. sty fr ext, 19x35, rear dwg, shingle rf, int alt; $4,000; (o) Jacob & Mary Stahl, 47 Eldert, Bklyn: (a) W. H. Spaulding, 34 Bergen av, Ja­ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION maica (1583). R. R. NTEWENHOnS. President H. 8. NIEWENHOtlS. Secratsrr JAMAICA,—Queens Blvd, e s, 641 n Hillside M. NIEWENHOUS. Treasurer A. W. TREAT. Oeneral Utnacer av, new foundation to dwg, int alt; $2,500; (o & 316-318 EAST 161ST STREET NEW YORK a) B. Matthes, premises (1602). L I CITY.—Steinway av, 238, 2-sty fr ext, 13x 3, rear dwg & store, int alt; $1,200; (o & a) David Eder, premises (1630). L I CITY.—Payntar av, n s, 55 e Academy st, PHONK: ASTORIA 2984 BSTABUSHED 35 TIUHS replace fr exterior walls with masonry walls, garage ; $2,000 : (o&a) Elizabeth E. Dolan, 114 Academy (1639). "Reliability, Durability and Efficiency' L I CITY.—Grand av, s s, 75 w Hopkins av, int ait. stable to provide for garage; $10,000; (o) Frank Rocklein, 110 Main, L I City: (a) A. L. O. Aspromonte & Son, 21 carver st. Lent Uland aty. N. T. E. Richardson, 100 Amity, Flushing (1568). L I CITY.—Vandeventer av, e s, 100 n Stein­ CONTRACTING PLASTERERS way av, 1-sty bk ext, 71x54, front, storage, grav­ el roof, int alt; $3..300; (o) Richard Hellman, 501 10th av, L. I. City; (a) Baker & Koester, 9 Jackson av, L I City (1615). L 1 CITY.—Queens st. w s, 200 s Jackson av, 3 elevators in factory: $2."i,mn; W. P. White, 81 Prospect. Bklyn (1609-10-11). WELLS ARCHITECTURAL IRON CO. L. I. CITY.—Thompson av, s w c Hill st, Int alt, factory: $2,000; Packard Motor Car Co., Manufacturers of Ornamental Iron Work on prem. (703). L. I. CITY.—13th av, w s. 2.30 n Grand av, Phone—Mei'ose {HH OITice and Factory, River Ave. and East ISlst St. 1-sty fr ext. 22x13. rear dwg, tin rf, int alts ; $1,.300: (o) August Schoen. 331 13 av, L. I. City; (a) J. F. Berger Co., 349 13 av, L. I. City f842). L. I. CITY-—13th st, w s, 200 s Hancock, 2- st bk ext. 25x25, rear office, int alts, 1 sty added Designs FELDBLET-O'DONNELL supervision to top; $20,000: (o) C A. Willey Co., prem; (a) Redesigns ENGINEERS Appraisals John Boese, 280 Bway, Manhattan (863). Estimates llO West 40th street Bryant 3974 ConsultationS L. I. CITY.—Steinway av, e s, 200 n Shore rd, int alts to stable to provide tor dwg; $3,000; (o) Fred Bruch, 934 10 av. L. I. City ; (a) Val. "CONCRETE OUR SPECIALTY" Schiller, 391 10 av, L. I. City (887). 15 years* epcperlenee as Competitive Dealgnert and Eftlmatort. L. I. CITY.—Thompson av, School st. Mount Plans by us when your Job goes otrt for flgures mean no added expansa and Insure yoii of tba oheapttit st. Nelson av. entire block, install one fuel oil possible proposition. storage tank; $10,000; (o) White Motor Co., Cleveland. Ohio (1078). L. I. CITY.—Vv^est av, s e c 4th, int alts to str & dwg: $3,000; (o) James Kiiey. 4th st, L. I. City; (a) John M. Baker, 9 Jackson av, L. I. City (1093). L. I. CITY.—1th av, n s, 150 w Woolsey, 2- sty fr ext, 20x10, rear stable, int alts to provide for 2 families; $4,000; (o) John O'Leary, 217 INTERIOR MARBLE Park pl, L. I, City (1222). MASPETH.—Remsen pl, ws, 75 s Hull av, ext store rear ; $1,000 ; (o) B Warchailis, premises ; AS specialists for many years in fine interior (a) Albert H Stines, 300 Grand, Corona (1299). •^ marble work, we have unusual facilities for MASPETH.—Gould st, w s, 400 n Metropoli­ tan av, 1-sty bk, 20x38, rear factory, gravel rf, executing contracts both promptly and to the entire int alt; $2,800; (o) Richard M Krause, 230 w 17th, NY; (a) Christian Bauer, 788 Manhattan satisfaction of builder, owner and architect. We av, Bklyn (1353). MASPETH.—Nagy st, e s. 142 s Calimus rd. have on hand an exceptionally large stock of fine 1-sty added to top ot dwg. int alt; $1,800; (ol Jos. Van Palt, prem; (a) A, H. Stines, Grand marble, both imported and domestic, and will be st, Maspeth (1525). glad to prove our scope and capacity by sending you MASPETH.—Cunningham la, w s, 125 s Lenox av, 1-sty added to top ot dwg, in alt; $1,200; a list of prominent structures on which we have (o) Fred Murch, Canadian la, Maspeth; (a) A. H. Stines, Maspeth (1524). been selected to execute the marble work. MASPETH.—Clermont av, n e c Jay av, int aid to store & dwg: $4,300; (o&a) A. KarwowskI, premises (1663), MAY WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK MASPETH,—Clermont av, n w c Jay av, ext, WITH YOU ON YOUR NEXT UNDERTAKING? 3x6. store & dwg, side; $1,000; (o & a) A. Bo- gush, premises (Hw7). MASPETH.—Clinton av, s s, 173 w Clermont, erect partition, int alt to store &. dwg: $1.(K)0: (o) Hyman Schaeffer. 1,37 Franklin av, Bklyn : A. R. ZICHA MARBLE CO. (a) Henry J. Nurich, 772 Broadway, Bklyn (1634). METROPOLITAN.—Metropolitan av, nee. 813 Vernon Avenue Long Island City Flushing av, Int alt, tnt to provide for factory ; Telephone, Astoria 1930 $5,000; Abe Stregard, on prem. (713). MIDDLE VILLAGE.—Metropolitan av, s w c Fresh Pond rd, Mt alts to str & tnt; $9,500; (o) John W. Brunjes, prem (862). John P. Kane Company TROWEL MASONS' PORTLAND CEMENT BUILDING MATERIALS MAIN OFFICE: 103 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK ( FOOFor T F.AST 14TH ST.. NKW YOnK )T VVKST llfiTll ST., NliW YOUK DISnUDUTING YARDS: .•iTll ST. AM) IIAKLEM HIVF.R. NEW YORK \ 6T11] ST. ANU GOWANUS CANAL, BHOOKLYN

Edward Coming President Charles F. Berger, CB. EDWARD CORNING COMPANY, BUILDERS Vice-President Edwnrd P. Coming Treasurer Clinton L. FrobUber 145 EAST 45lh STREET, NEW YORK Secretary Empire Brick & Supply Co.

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ENRY MAURER & iON Manufacturer ELECTRIC ELEVATORS Fireproof Bulldin* MaterlaU OF EVERY H DESCRIPTION Repair- Alterations Hollow Hrick made of Clny for Flat Arches, Partitions, Furring, Etc., Porous Terra Cotta, 407 WEST 36th ST. Kire Urii-k K.U- Phone Longacre 670 Office and Depot. 420 EAST 23KD STREET Works: Mnurir. N ./ NEW YORK

HARRIS H. URIS ELECTRIC IRON WORKS, Inc. ELEVATOR structural and Ornamental IRON WORK COMPANY for Building Construction 220 BROADWAY 525 TO 535 WEST 26th STREET NEW YORK Established 1893 Phone: Chelsea 1836