It’s all in the Details
January 9, 2009 | Filed Under Apartment Buildings, Architectural Details, Architecture, Fire Escapes | 18 Comments
New York City is known for its tall buildings and towers. However there are many older buildings, which aren’t very tall — five or six stories high. The nice thing about these buildings are their varied intricate and fancy architectural details. I never get tired of looking at them.
Paz
Apartment Building Trimmings
October 17, 2008 | Filed Under Apartment Buildings, Architectural Details, Architecture, Friezes, Harlem, Neighborhoods | 16 Comments
I’m not sure of the proper name/description of this. I’ll call it the trimmings on the side of an apartment building. Someone, please enlighten me. Thanks! 
Paz
Ed. Note: Thanks to everyone response that these are a frieze/architectural detail. According to the architecture glossary at Architecture About.com:
"A frieze is a horizontal band which runs above doorways and windows or below the cornice. The frieze may be decorated with designs or carvings."
Wikipedia also gives a similar definition. Thanks everyone! I always like to learn something new from you.
