NYPD 1st Precinct (New York City, New York)

USA / New Jersey / Hoboken / New York City, New York / Ericsson Place, 16
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This 3-story Neo-Renaissance building was originally the Fourth Police Precinct Station House (now First). It was completed in 1912, and designed by Hoppin & Koen, who designed several police building in New York. The carved inscription on the north face still reads "Fourth Precinct Police Station". It is clad in buff-colored cast stone on the facades, and yellow iron-spot brick on the west elevation. The horizontal emphasis of the design created by the high water table, the stringcourse above the 2nd floor, and the modillioned cornice, as well as corner quoins and swag plaques contribute to the building's Renaissance-inspired image. Three of four original cast-iron lanterns held on brackets remain in place beside the two entrances on Ericsson Place which are set in 2-story arched surrounds. The entrance on Varick Street was originally an entrance for motor vehicles to an internal garage which was extended later into the central open court. The 2-story wing on the southern end was originally a stable, which the 1st Precinct continues to use for its mounted units.

The 1st Precinct encompasses an area that consists of only one square mile but is extensive in its wide array of commercial, residential and tourist attractions. The coordinated efforts of all units, both within and outside the command, including Patrol, Community Policing, Anti - Crime, Scooter Task Force, Transit Police Department and the Port Authority Police have led to a more organized approach to address various conditions within the Precinct and to maintain the safety of all residents, businesses commuters and tourists and to better patrol heavily congested streets. The stables are still used by mounted units.

16 Ericsson Place, New York, NY, 10013
(212) 334-0611

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Coordinates:   40°43'12"N   74°0'25"W

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  • As seen in the film "Michael Clayton" -- it's where George Clooney gets the details of his attorney friend's death from a detective.
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