Indian Consulate (New York City, New York)

 consulate / consular section / consul residence, historic landmark, 1903_construction

The Offices of the Consul-General of the Commonwealth of India in New York, USA
Consul General : Hon. Prabhu Dayal

The Consulate building is a part of the Upper East Side Historic District, as declared by the Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York in 1981. It was designed in 1903 by Warren & Wetmore for Ms. Carrie Astor (later known as Mrs. Orme Wilson) as a private residence. Mrs. Orme was Caroline Astor, granddaughter of John Jacob Astor and daughter of "The" Mrs. Astor. In 1950, it was bought by the Government of India and came to be known as New India House. The building is the headquarters of the Consulate General of India since then.

The Beaux Arts street facade is constructed of Indiana Limestone with a mansard roof of blue slate. The design is in the manner of Percier and Fontains, who revived the French Renaissance style of Harduin Mansart. One of the most engaging features of the house is the circular atrium. Rustication, carving and a balcony emphasize the central door of the 5 bay facades.

3 East 64th Street,New York, NY 10065
Tel: (212) 774-0600
Fax: (212) 861-3788
E-mail: hoc@indiacgny.org

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