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- ↑ Brazee, Christopher D. and Most, Jennifer L. "Architects Appendix" to the "East 10th Street Histyoric District Designation Report", New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (January 17, 2012)
- ↑ "NYCLPC NoHo Historic District Designation Report" (June 29, 1999), p.219
