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The Astor Court Building is a 12-story, 164 unit apartment building on
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between West 89th Street and 90th Street on the
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of
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in
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, built in 1916. It was designed by architect Charles A. Platt for developer
Vincent Astor William Vincent Astor (November 15, 1891 – February 3, 1959) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and member of the prominent Astor family. Early life Called Vincent, he was born in New York City on November 15, 1891. Astor was the el ...
. The twelve-story building is constructed around a landscaped courtyard. Architectural historian Christopher Gray believes that the landscape architect may have been
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. The building became a co-op in 1985. Famous residents include Joy Behar from The View.


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