670 6th Avenue (New York City, New York)

 office building, bank

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2-story modern commercial building originally completed in 1851 as a pair of 4-story rowhouses. They were adapted to commercial use in the 1880s. In 1946-47, the three upper stories of both rowhouses were demolished and the buildings were joined and converted to a one-story showroom for electrical fixtures. In the 1950s, the building was used as an automobile showroom. In 1962-63, the Glaziers Union added an additional story, constructed the present glass facades, and made interior alterations to accommodate an auditorium and meeting rooms.

The building's modern facade consists of steel-framed panels of black and white opaque glass, with white glass panels extending above the roof line, forming a raised parapet. The building is now occupied by a Bank of America branch.