HISTORY
The history of 1165 Broadway follows the evolution of the NoMad district together with the development of New York City as a whole. Madison Square was deemed Manhattan’s social center during the 1850’s attracting many wealthy and prominent families. Many hotels began arising in the area as Broadway eventually became known an “avenue of great hotels”.
One of the most notable hotels at the time was constructed at what is now the property site of 1165 Broadway. Architect Charles Mellon designed and built a five-story hotel in 1867, known as the Coleman House. The hotel, owned by Peter Gilsey, later closed in 1902 as Broadway became Madison Square North District’s most noticeable commercial corridor, attracting wholesale merchants to converted storefronts and above. As a result, 1165 Broadway was reconstructed into a commercial building with retail stores and offices.