Once the flagship location for Lord & Taylor, this building has been restored and repurposed to serve as the workplace for more than 2,000 Amazon employees. Starrett and Van Vleck designed the 11-story department store in the Italian Renaissance Revival style; construction was completed in 1914. Lord & Taylor remained until 2019.

Amazon purchased the building in March 2020. The company maintained its commitment to New York, with a restoration that cleaned and repaired the handsome brick, granite, terra cotta, and limestone facade; installed new wood windows that match the originals; rebuilt lost balconies; repaired the copper cornice, and restored terra cotta eagles at the 11th floor colonnade capitals. On the ground floor, the bronze entrance doors, display windows, decorative spandrels, and grills were restored. That level will house retail and community spaces.

The project also included the rehabilitation of the historic Dreicer Building, adjacent and interconnected to #424. The results respect the historic character of this much-loved building, and ensure that this section of Fifth Avenue remains an active streetscape.

In 2020 Khrystyne & Nic Jaspers were in the market for a larger apartment, expecting that their family of three would soon grow to four. They were open to a variety of layouts and originally hoped for a two bedroom, but once they saw the spacious kitchen, ample daylight, and generous living room this one-bedroom (700 square foot) apartment felt like the right home. It was priced at $380k, so they purchased and put down roots in the uptown neighborhood. Both Khrystyne and Nic are educators; additionally, Khrystyne is an entrepreneur, working as a business consultant and personal consultant coaching families "through their space jams." She knows a thing or two about what makes a small home also a happy, healthy and beautiful home where kids and adults can learn, play and truly thrive. Being in their home, you immediately recognize that creative experiences are valued. Materials and cherished items have a place, but they primarily point to meaningful stories and lived experiences.

Explore the unseen corners of the bustling metropolis in this powerful travel documentary, diving deep into the dark side of New York City. While the city is often celebrated for its grandeur and opportunities, it also hides a heartbreaking reality: the Homelessness Crisis. In this eye-opening travel documentary, we uncover the struggles of those living on the streets, revealing the challenges and resilience of the homeless in New York. From the glitzy skyline to the shadows of the city’s darkest alleys, this journey captures the raw truth about life in New York. Join us as we shed light on America's dark side, exploring the broader issue of homelessness in the United States and what it means to survive in one of the wealthiest countries. A must-watch for fans of dark side documentaries, this travel documentary reveals stories you’ll never forget.

🎯 Key Moments:
00:00 Travel Documentary
01:48 The Scope of Homelessness in New York City
03:16 Stories from the Streets
08:17 Challenges Faced by the Homeless Population
09:37 Safety Concerns
11:11 The Role of Shelters
12:15 Nonprofit Contributions
13:27 Government Policies and Their Impact
13:48 Policy Analysis
14:30 Personal Accounts and Human Resilience
16:23 How Travelers Can Engage
18:11 A Glimpse into the Future
19:21 Conclusion