116 Second Avenue; 48 East 7th Street Building Date : 1845-46, 1884-86 (alt) Original Use : Residential Original Owner : Samuel Perry (1845-46), H. Ludemann (1884-86) Original Architect : Unknown Description & Building Alterations This five-story tenement shares Lot 7 with the building at 48 ½ East 7th Street. A low brick extension connects these two structures; the extension has a sign that reads “Via Della Pace.” Originally built to three-and-a-half stories in 1845-46, the tenement was raised to five stories in 1884-86.

The present facades feature hooded brownstone window lintels, sills and banding, a projecting chimney on the north facade with decorative brownstone and brick details, metal stoops and historic wood doors. The historic molded cornice is visible above part of the storefronts. The roof cornice has been removed. The fluted cast-iron column is visible within the northwest storefront window.