Coty Building
The Coty Building is a building at 714 Fifth Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The six-story building contains a French-inspired facade and mansard roof, which are integrated into the base of the adjoining skyscraper at 712 Fifth Avenue. The third through fifth floors contain 276 decorative glass panes, the only documented architectural work by René Lalique in the United States.
| Coty Building | |
|---|---|
(2019) | |
| General information | |
| Location | Manhattan |
| Address | 714 Fifth Avenue |
| Town or city | New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°45′44″N 73°58′29″W |
| Named for | François Coty |
| Groundbreaking | 1871 |
| Renovated | 1907 1990 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 6 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Woodruff Leeming |
| Known for | René Lalique Windows |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect(s) | Beyer Blinder Belle |
New York City Landmark | |
| Designated | January 29, 1985: 1 |
| Reference no. | 1534: 1 |
Built as a brownstone rowhouse in 1871, it was redesigned in 1907–1908 by architect Woodruff Leeming. It was commissioned by owner and real estate investor Charles A. Gould, who, foreseeing the neighborhood shift from residential to commercial use, wished to replace the facade of the brownstone. Upon its completion in 1910, the building was leased to perfumer François Coty, who occupied the building until 1941. During the mid-20th century, the building had a variety of tenants. With the development of 712 Fifth Avenue, the Coty Building was proposed for demolition in the early 1980s. The Coty Building's facade was preserved in 1985 as a New York City designated landmark. The Coty Building's original interiors were completely removed, and the skyscraper was completed behind the older facade in 1990.