Masonry and wood frame structure with Roman buff brick and limestone facade.

Formally named Hortense Court, 9 East 97th Street is a six-story Italianate apartment house with a two-story rusticated limestone base and bays. The building’s elegant central entry is framed by a portico supported on four granite columns and four limestone pilasters.

Kamen Tall Architects was retained to bring the building up to Local Law 11 compliance. After a complete exterior survey, a scope of work was devised targeting all elevations. In addition to brick, limestone and granite repair, the south (street-facing) façade underwent a cleaning program to restore brilliance to the materials. Construction was completed in Summer 2015. KTA is now working on the next round of facade repairs for the upcoming FISP cycle.