[2] It was designed by Frederick B. Pyle, and Arthur B. Heaton in the Neoclassical style.

It was the headquarters of the Equitable Co-operative Building Association, of John Joy Edson.

It was owned by Abdul Khanu who operated the Platinum nightclub, Club Bounce.

In 2009, Peter Andrulis III bought it and attempted to operate a Museum of Arts and Sciences.

[4] In September 2017, Edward Lee opened a second location of Succotash restaurant in it after an extensive interior improvements.