The Osborne is a Romanesque Revival landmark in New York City, New York. Built in 1885, it was designed by James Edward Ware, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Osborne Tenants Corporation (housing cooperative).
Location: 205 West 57th Street, New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1472, SRC-1473 - Designed by James Edward Ware
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1473, SRC-1474 - Built in 1885
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1472, SRC-1475, SRC-3372 - Architectural style: Romanesque Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1473, SRC-1475 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; New York City Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1472, SRC-1475, SRC-3372 - Owned by Osborne Tenants Corporation (housing cooperative) (since 1962)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13795, SRC-1472, SRC-3372
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13795 — https://www.theosborneny.com/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1472 — The Osborne — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1473 — Osborne Apartments — NPS National Register (NPGallery) asset detail (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1474 — Osborne Apartments — Historic Districts Council (HDC) building profile (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1475 — Daytonian in Manhattan — The 1885 Osborne Flats, 205 West 57th Street (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3372 — New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission — Osborne Apartments Designation Report (LP-1770, Designation List 238) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. The Osborne (1883-85) is a private residential cooperative apartment building at 205 W 57th St. Not open to the public; no tours or visiting program. No official visiting site exists. Interior visible only via private real-estate showings.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit The Osborne?
The Osborne is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed The Osborne?
The Osborne was designed by James Edward Ware.
Where is The Osborne located?
The Osborne is located in New York City, New York.