49 Grove Street

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6-story residential building completed in 1889. Designed by Herter Brothers, facade on Grove Street is far more attractive than the one on Bleecker Street, which is hidden behind fire escapes. The building is clad in tan brick, and a strong emphasis on the horizontal is achieved by band courses and prominent window lintels, balanced to some extent by a vertical emphasis in the upper three stories. An interesting contrast to the plain brick facade is provided by decorative features: the brick or stone band courses, the sculptured motifs, terra-cotta panels in the spandrels between the 4th and 5th story windows and by the blind arches above the top story windows, with alternating conch shell and decorative design motifs. The ground floor is occupied by Yamak boutique, Saint James French apparel, Rebel Rebel Records, Cafe Angelique, Lori McLean jewelry, and Betel restaurant.