| Bulding Address: | 95 Madison Ave, New York NY 10016 |
| Building Name: | Emmet Building |
| Building Alternate address: | 95 Madison Ave |
| Zip Code: | 10016 |
| Neighborhood: | Gramercy Park |
| Borough: | Manhattan |
| Stories: | 0 |
| Year Built: | 1913 |
| Building Class: | B |
| Block & lot: | 00858-0058 |
The Emmet Building is a historic 16-story building located at 95 Madison Avenue in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by John Stewart Barney and Stockton B. Colt of the architectural firm Barney & Colt for Dr. Thomas Addis Emmet, a prominent gynecological surgeon.
The building was constructed between 1911 and 1912, replacing Dr. Emmet's own townhouse at 89 Madison, and four other properties at 91–95 Madison which he had acquired. Although the building's primary function was to serve commercial tenants in the area north of Madison Square Park, Dr. Emmet had a penthouse apartment that included custom-designed furnishings.
The neo-Renaissance building is adorned with terracotta Gothic Revival ornamentation. The exterior of the first two floors used limestone and were adorned with cast-iron ornamentation and green marble-clad pillars. The lower story exterior features Medieval figures, canopies, and gargoyles.
The Emmet Building was designated as a New York City landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on March 6, 2018. It represents an era of change and development in the area north of Madison Square during the early 20th century.
Recently, the building was sold to Sunlight Development for $65 million with plans to convert it into a residential building.
Emmet Building
95 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, NY 10016
Located at Madison Avenue and East 29th Street in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, this historic 16-story Neo-Renaissance building was completed in 1912.
Designed by architects John Stewart Barney and Stockton B. Colt for Dr. Thomas Addis Emmet, a prominent gynecological surgeon and author, the building combines commercial and residential uses. Emmet himself lived in a penthouse atop the building.
The facade features terracotta Gothic Revival ornamentation, limestone on the lower floors with cast-iron details, green marble-clad pillars, and medieval figures such as cavaliers, courtesans, and gargoyles. The interior lobby includes Sienna and Numida marble, mosaic floors, and bronze elevator surrounds.
It is considered one of the earliest luxury residences above commercial space in New York City.
The building was designated a New York City landmark in 2018.
Current use includes planned conversion to residential units alongside retail space on the lower floors. The building occupies a lot of approximately 9,875 square feet, with around 80 feet of frontage on Madison Avenue and 60 feet on 29th Street.
Transportation access includes the 6 subway line at Park Avenue & 28th Street station, approximately 0.07 miles away, and bus routes along Madison Avenue and East 29th Street.
95 Madison Avenue Building Amenities
- New Elevator Core and Stairs
- New Mechanical Systems
- Reconfiguration of Inner Court, Roof, and Bulkheads
- Window Replacement
- Laundry
- Storage Available
- Pet Friendly
Historic Features:
- Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Gothic architectural styles
- Extravagant terra-cotta decoration
95 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NYC - Office Tenants Rented / Leased
The Emmet Building, located at 95 Madison Avenue in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, is a historic 16-story office building constructed in 1912. Originally designed by Barney & Colt for Dr. Thomas Addis Emmet, the building has served primarily commercial tenants in the wholesale district north of Madison Square.
Early commercial tenants included wholesale silk merchants and textile businesses who benefited from the building's open floor plans and natural light. Tenant types historically ranged across silk companies, rug importers, advertising agencies, and government and nonprofit entities such as the New York State Department of Labor and the North American Civic League for Immigrants.
As of recent use before its conversion plans, the building housed retail spaces on lower floors and some office spaces. Total rentable building area is approximately 146,161 square feet across 16 floors.
- Lower Level Retail Space: 1,566 sq ft (partial build-out)
- Ground Floor Retail Space: 7,400 sq ft
- 2nd Floor Retail Space: 9,253 sq ft
- Additional office spaces totaling around 3,400 sq ft remain in use
The Emmet Building had a diverse tenant mix, mainly wholesale showrooms and offices supporting the New York textile and garment industry, with long-standing commercial and nonprofit tenants up to recent years.
Internet Providers for 95 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NYC
The following internet providers offer service in the Manhattan area, including 95 Madison Ave, with a variety of connection types and speeds available:
| Provider |
Starting Price |
Maximum Speed |
Connection Types |
| Verizon Fios |
$49.99/mo |
Up to 2.3 Gbps |
Fiber, 5G Internet |
| Astound Broadband Powered by RCN |
$35/mo |
Up to 1.5 Gbps |
Cable, Fiber |
| Spectrum |
$30/mo |
Up to 1 Gbps |
Cable, Fiber |
| Xfinity |
$30/mo |
Up to 2 Gbps |
Cable |
| AT&T U-verse |
$40/mo |
Up to 1 Gbps |
DSL, Fiber |
| STARRY |
$45/mo |
Up to 1 Gbps |
Fixed Wireless, Fiber |
| T-Mobile Home Internet |
$85/mo |
Up to 150 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
| Viasat Internet |
$79.99/mo |
Up to 30 Mbps |
Satellite |
| HughesNet |
$49.99/mo |
Up to 100 Mbps |
Satellite |
Notes:
- Verizon Fios covers about 85% of Manhattan and is known for high speeds and reliable fiber service.
- Astound Broadband offers competitive pricing with cable and fiber options widely available in Manhattan.
- Spectrum provides ubiquitous coverage with cable and fiber options.
- STARRY is highly rated for customer satisfaction with fixed wireless and fiber service availability.
- Satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet offer service where wired options may be limited but have lower speeds.
95 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NYC - Transportation and Cross Streets
The location is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 95th Street in Manhattan, New York City.
Nearby Subway Stations (within 0.2 miles)
- 96 Street Station (4 Lexington Avenue Express, 6 Lexington Avenue Local, 6X Pelham Bay Park Express)
Subway Lines Serving the Area
- 4 Lexington Avenue Express
- 6 Lexington Avenue Local
- 6X Pelham Bay Park Express
Nearby Bus Lines
- M1 (Harlem - East Village)
- M2 (Washington Heights - East Village)
- M3 (Fort George - East Village)
- M4 (The Cloisters - 32 St)
- M96 (East Side - West Side)
- M106 (East Harlem - West Side)
- 28 (BxM4C)
Cross Streets
95 Madison Ave is located near the intersection with East 95th Street, with other major nearby cross streets including East 94th Street and East 96th Street.
