Decker Building, Union Square

Decker Building, located at 33 Union Square West in Manhattan, was built between 1892 and 1893 for the Decker Brothers, a piano manufacturer in New York City, founded in 1865 (ceased operations around 1900).

It is only 11 m wide and 42 m high. The architect was John H. Eldelman. It was erected in the same site of an older building of Decker Brothers, also in Moorish style (see a picture). Sometime in the 20th century, the building lost part of its Moorish tower. It was surmounted by a balustraded parapet that led to a domed minaret. The tower sported balconies, imitating those from which the faithful could be called to prayer.

In 1913, the building was acquired by Lowenfeld & Prager and then it was renamed Union Square Building. Later, the original name was restored. Decker Building was designated a New York City landmark in 1988, an example of the Moorish style.