Probably one of the more colorful blocks in all of Harlem, the row of brownstones between 106th and 107th Street on Lexington are the "painted ladies" of this eastern reach of Harlem. Even though a little rough around the edges, these turn of the century houses still have a bold point of view. Closest subway is the 6 train at 103rd Street. Photos by Ulysses
Personally I like painted brownstones, but not necessarily these examples, maybe more variations on earth tones, like the lower picture. I also like the colorful cornices mentioned in an earlier post. Although not historically correct, these colorful facades give interest to the street scene. Also, some restored brownstone facades are in fact painted with a brownstone color. Thanks for an interesting post.
ReplyDeleteYes, we agree with you on this one. Bright, contrasting colors usually work better on those wood, victorian houses. Also, the faux painted limestone color sometimes works out, if done right.
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