4. 110 Livingston Street, Downtown Brooklyn
One of the largest Richard Haas murals in New York City can be found at 110 Livingston Street, a McKim, Mead, and White in Downtown Brooklyn. The building was originally constructed in 1926 to serve as an Elks Lodge and it once served as the New York City Board of Education headquarters. It was converted into condominiums by Two Trees Management in the early 2000s.
Haas was commissioned to create a grand mural in 2007. His painting stretches over 12 stories and covers the walls which face the courtyard. Haas took inspiration for the mural from the ornamentation of the historic building’s facade. In his work, you’ll see faux cornices, columns, and sculptural figures that sit amongst a swath of blue trellises adorned with flowing green ivy.
