Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of how H.I. Feldman and other immigrant architects were able to thrive in New York City in the 20th century even though they were not part of the traditional architectural elite.
• Learn about the development of the apartment house in the 20th century and the zoning, building codes, and construction changes that changed the look and layouts of post WW II structures.
• Learn about the stylistic fashions that were reflected in buildings, especially apartment houses in the 20th
• Case study of several H.I. Feldman buildings have been adapted to meet the current residential marketplace, new energy codes and facade failures; or have been converted to another use.