These 19th century–looking numbers and letters on random buildings give the city such an old-timey vibe. A terra cotta relief on East Ninth Street marks a particularly lovely apartment building:
No. 1 Sylvan Terrace, in Harlem, has a very colonial feel:
This walkup on Weekhawken Street is especially sweet; the entire street name is painted above the door:
Tags:19th century New York City, apartment numbers and letters, East Ninth Street, old New York City buildings, Sylvan Terrace, vintage New York City signs, Weehawken Street
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