37 Washington Square West (aka Macdougal Street), a 16-story apartment house designed by Gronenberg & Leuchtag, is notable for its rich use of terra cotta – particularly the colorful detailing in the building’s base.
The 1928 structure is now owned by New York University (NYU), and used for faculty housing.
37 Washington Square West Vital Statistics
- Location: 37 Washington Square West (aka Macdougal Street) at W 4th Street
- Year completed: 1928
- Architect: Gronenberg & Leuchtag
- Floors: 16
- Style: Italian Gothic
- New York City Landmark: 1969 (Greenwich Village Historic District)
37 Washington Square West Recommended Reading
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designation report (pg. 149)
- Wikimapia listing
- Emporis database