232 East 59th Street

Twelve decorative trade showrooms. Weekday hours, no published access policy.

232 East 59th Street, 10022

ALSO KNOWN AS The Fine Arts Building

232 East 59th Street is the Fine Arts Building, and what it is for is showrooms. Twelve of them occupy it, the decorative trades and nothing else, on a block that also carries the D&D three doors west. The two share a tax block, which is the accident behind a useful fact: a designer can cover both in one morning without crossing an avenue.

What a visitor can do here is set by the terms the showrooms trade on rather than by anything in the structure.

Those terms are narrower than the D&D's and wider than the shorthand suggests. The building is a trade address and it does not pretend otherwise, but it publishes no policy at the door and its tenants keep ordinary weekday hours. C&C Milano, on the ground floor, is open Monday to Friday and takes no appointment. Bennison, Bunny Williams Home, Gerald Bland, Janus et Cie and the Chinese Porcelain Company are the names that have held space here longest.

Twelve showrooms across six floors means floorplates rather than suites, and that changes what can be shown. A textile house with a whole floor hangs full widths and runs a cutting table. The same house in a tower suite shows a book. For anyone specifying fabric or carpet by the roll, the difference is whether a decision gets made on the visit or deferred to a sample sent on.

The building has been a showroom address since 1962, which is long enough that the trade treats it as one of the fixed points rather than as an alternative to them.

A twelve tenant building next door to a hundred tenant one survives by not competing with it. Go to the D&D to cover ground and come here when the thing being specified needs to be seen at full width.

Who trades here

The showrooms and galleries in this building that the guide covers. Not the full tenant list.

C&C Milano New YorkTrade account to buy

Within walking distance

3 mC&C Milano New York · showroom

34 mDuxiana · store

59 mWalking on Wood · showroom

65 mSavoir Beds · showroom

95 mClaremont Furnishings · showroom

95 mDavid Sutherland · showroom

Public records show 232 EAST 59 STREET was built in 1926 and rises 6 floors (NYC MapPLUTO, version 26v2). No HPD violations are recorded for this lot (NYC Open Data, as of October 30, 2026).

Public record

Last altered

2015

Total units

NYC MapPLUTO 26v2, NYC Open Data. Tax lot 1013320031. Violations and permits as of October 30, 2026.

Recorded documents

ACRIS · NYC Department of Finance

ASGN OF ASGN OF L&ROct 30, 2017 · crfn 2018000395422

Party 2: TUEBOR TRS II LLC

Party 1: LADDER CAPITAL FINANCE LLC

ACRIS document ID: 2018102301235002 · Search ACRIS

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGEOct 30, 2017 · crfn 2018000395423

Party 1: LADDER CAPITAL FINANCE LLC

Party 2: TUEBOR TRS II LLC

ACRIS document ID: 2018102301235003 · Search ACRIS

AGREEMENT$36,000,000 recorded amount as filedOct 16, 2017 · crfn 2017000389913

Party 2: LADDER CAPITAL FINANCE LLC

Party 1: 232 EAST 59 ST OWNER LLC

ACRIS document ID: 2017101800535004 · Search ACRIS

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS$36,000,000 recorded amount as filedOct 16, 2017 · crfn 2017000389914

Party 2: LADDER CAPITAL FINANCE LLC

Party 1: 232 EAST 59 ST OWNER LLC

ACRIS document ID: 2017101800535005 · Search ACRIS

MORTGAGE$17,000,000 recorded amount as filedOct 16, 2017 · crfn 2017000389912

Party 1: 232 EAST 59 ST OWNER LLC

Party 2: LADDER CAPITAL FINANCE LLC

ACRIS document ID: 2017101800535003 · Search ACRIS

DEED$60,000,000 recorded amount as filedOct 16, 2017 · crfn 2017000389910

Party 2: 232 EAST 59 ST OWNER LLC

Party 1: FINE ARTS NY LLC

ACRIS document ID: 2017101800535001 · Search ACRIS

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGEOct 16, 2017 · crfn 2017000389911

Party 1: PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Party 2: LADDER CAPITAL FINANCE LLC

ACRIS document ID: 2017101800535002 · Search ACRIS

MORTGAGE$19,000,000 recorded amount as filedMar 31, 2016 · crfn 2016000123589

Party 1: FINE ARTS NY LLC

Party 2: PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

ACRIS document ID: 2016040400904001 · Search ACRIS

DEED$34,000,000 recorded amount as filedJan 29, 2013 · crfn 2013000077429

Party 1: 232 BATTAGLIA REALTY LLC

Party 2: FINE ARTS NY LLC

ACRIS document ID: 2013020100152001 · Search ACRIS

CORRECTION DEEDMay 14, 2006 · crfn 2006000309380

6 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: 2006052900036001 · Search ACRIS

CORRECTION DEEDMay 14, 2006 · crfn 2006000309381

6 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: 2006052900036002 · Search ACRIS

CORRECTION DEEDMay 14, 2006 · crfn 2006000309382

6 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: 2006052900036003 · Search ACRIS

DEED, OTHERMay 14, 2006 · crfn 2006000309383

Party 2: 232 BATTAGLIA REALTY, LLC

5 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: 2006052900036004 · Search ACRIS

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE

Party 2: EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK

Party 1: FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION RECVR

ACRIS document ID: FT_1210004591321 · Search ACRIS

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE

2 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1150004589815 · Search ACRIS

AGREEMENT

Party 2: DOLLAR DRY DOCK BANK

4 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1720000349572 · Search ACRIS

AGREEMENT

5 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1930000095893 · Search ACRIS

DEED

5 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1270008611227 · Search ACRIS

AGREEMENT

Party 2: DRY DOCK SAVINGS BANK

1 individual party not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1280008611228 · Search ACRIS

DEED

4 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1290008611229 · Search ACRIS

DEED

Party 1: 234 EAST 59TH ST CORP

4 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1530008550053 · Search ACRIS

MORTGAGE

Party 1: 234 EAST 59TH ST CORP

Party 2: DRY DOCK SAVINGS BANK

ACRIS document ID: FT_1940008546494 · Search ACRIS

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE

Party 2: DRY DOCK SAVINGS BANK

1 individual party not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1620008546462 · Search ACRIS

MORTGAGE

2 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1190008671019 · Search ACRIS

MORTGAGE

2 individual parties not shown

ACRIS document ID: FT_1200008671020 · Search ACRIS

ACRIS real property records, NYC Department of Finance via NYC Open Data. As of October 30, 2026.

Pre-2016 DOB filings

DOB legacy · NYC Open Data

29 A2 filings1990–2018

4 A3 filings1991–2006

DOB Job Application Filings (ic3t-wcy2), NYC Open Data. As of October 30, 2026.

DOB legacy violations

DOB BIS · NYC Open Data

EVCAT5-NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED — V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEMay 19, 2019

FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION

EVCAT5-NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED — V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEMay 19, 2019

FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION

BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE — V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEMay 1, 2019

FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4

30 resolved, most recent Dec 15, 2022

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMay 9, 2018

DISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED · disposed Dec 15, 2022

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMay 9, 2018

PPN203 AOC SUB 121520 BY PRIDE & SERVICE ELEV CHRISTOPHER TODD CERT#520001 · disposed Jan 20, 2021

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMay 9, 2018

PPN203 AOC SUB ON 7/25/19 BY:PRIDE AND SERVICE CHRISTOPHER TODD, CERT#520001 · disposed Aug 15, 2019

EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDNov 30, 2016

VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST

ACC1 AOC FILED DSP G · disposed Sep 13, 2018

EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDNov 30, 2016

VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST

ACC1 5OC FILED DSP G · disposed Sep 13, 2018

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMar 30, 2016

PPN203 AOC SUB ON 071916 BY ELEVATION ELEV. GRPCERT#540001 INSP. TODD CARMELENGO · disposed Aug 2, 2016

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMar 30, 2016

PVT: RESOLVED BY SATISFACTORY CAT 1 INSPECTION · disposed Jan 5, 2017

EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDJun 9, 2015

VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST

CAT 1 PAID PENALTY, FAILURE TO FILE · disposed Mar 28, 2016

EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDJun 9, 2015

VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST

CAT 1 PAID PENALTY, FAILURE TO FILE · disposed Mar 28, 2016

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMar 20, 2014

PPN203 AOC SUB 050214, REPL PVT 506144 · disposed Jan 22, 2015

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMar 20, 2014

PPN203 AOC SUB ON 05/02/14 BY ELEVATION ELEVA. GROUP, TODD CARMELENGO, CERT #540 · disposed Aug 6, 2014

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedFeb 26, 2013

PPN203 AOC SUB ON 04/11/13 BY ELEVATION ELEVA. GROUP, TODD CARMELENGO, CERT #540 · disposed Jul 24, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedFeb 26, 2013

PPN203 AOC SUB ON 04/11/13 BY ELEVATION ELEVA. GROUP, TODD CARMELENGO, CERT #540 · disposed Jul 24, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMay 9, 2012

PPN203 AOC SUB ON 061512 BY ELEVATION ELEVATOR CERT#540001 INSP. TODD CARMELENG · disposed Sep 18, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedMay 9, 2012

PPN203 AOC SUB ON 061512 BY ELEVATION ELEVATOR CERT#540001 INSP. TODD CARMELENGO · disposed Sep 18, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedJul 26, 2011

PPN203 AOC SUB 082311 BY ELEVATION ELEV. INSP. T. CARMELENGO CERT 540001 · disposed Sep 23, 2011

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedJul 19, 2011

PPN203 AOC SUB 082311 BY ELEVATION ELEV. INSP. T. CARMELENGO CERT 540001 · disposed Sep 23, 2011

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDec 9, 2008

AS PER INSPECTOR ROUTE SHEET · disposed Feb 26, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDec 9, 2008

AS PER INSPECTOR ROUTE SHEET · disposed Feb 26, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedJan 16, 2008

PPN203 AOC SUBMITTED 3/31/08 BY SLADE INC CERT # 377-023 · disposed Mar 31, 2008

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedJan 16, 2008

PPN203 AOC SUBMITTED 3/31/08 BY SLADE INC CERT # 377-023 · disposed Mar 31, 2008

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedJan 30, 2007

PPN203 AOC SUBMITTED ON 03/22/2007 BY SLADE INDCERT#377012 · disposed Mar 26, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedJan 30, 2007

PPN203 AOC SUBMITTED ON 03/22/2007 BY SLADE INDCERT#377012 · disposed Mar 26, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedOct 23, 2003

PPN203 AOC SUBMITTED ON 112603 BY SLADE IND.CERT#L377-014 · disposed Nov 27, 2003

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedOct 23, 2003

PPN203 AOC SUBMITTED ON 112603 BY SLADE IND.CERT#L377-014 · disposed Nov 27, 2003

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedAug 7, 2001

1P11557

AS PER INSPECTOR ROUTE SHEET · disposed Sep 27, 2001

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedAug 7, 2001

1P11558

AS PER INSPECTOR ROUTE SHEET · disposed Sep 27, 2001

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedJan 21, 2000

1P11557

AS PER INSPECTORS ROUTE SHEET · disposed Dec 22, 2002

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedNov 22, 1998

1P11557

AS PER INSPECTORS ROUTE SHEET · disposed Dec 22, 2002

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED — V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedNov 22, 1998

1P11558

AS PER INSPECTORS ROUTE SHEET · disposed Dec 22, 2002

DOB BIS Violations (3h2n-5cm9), NYC Open Data. As of October 30, 2026.

ECB violations

Environmental Control Board · NYC Open Data

Local Law — CLASS - 2ACTIVE · Apr 7, 2025

FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9C REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #919446. REMEDY: SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQU

Penalty: $2,500 · balance due: $2,500

4 resolved, most recent Oct 19, 2003

Elevators — Non-HazardousRESOLVE · Oct 19, 2003

23,D,06 80,BB,05 50,BB,15 16,B,11 8,H,11 80AB PERFORM 2 YEAR TEST TAGE 8/01 50BB RESHACKLE 8/01 16B 6FL DOOR SHELL BE SELF CLOSING 08H LANDING SILL LOBBY FL

Penalty: $180 · paid: $180

Elevators — Non-HazardousRESOLVE · Jun 19, 1995

75U,46U,49U.

Elevators — Non-HazardousRESOLVE · Jun 19, 1995

75U,46U,49U.

Local Law — Non-HazardousRESOLVE · Nov 30, 1993

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR LANDING SIGNS 10X12 AT EACH LANDING PASSENGER AND FREIGHT BANKS FAILURE TO PROVIDE FLOOR NUMBER SINGS 3" AT STAIRCASE LANDINGS FAILURE TO PROVIDE STAIR AND ELEVATOR BANK IDENTIFICATI

Penalty: $600 · paid: $600

ECB Violations (6bgk-3dad), NYC Open Data. As of October 30, 2026.

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Public records for 232 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan. Data from NYC Open Data: NYC MapPLUTO, Department of Buildings (DOB NOW, BIS, ECB), Housing Preservation and Development, Landmarks Preservation Commission, ACRIS (NYC Department of Finance), DOF Digital Tax Map. Address lookup by NYC Planning Labs Geosearch. Page updated October 30, 2026.