Originally Posted by JMKeynes (Post 8763558)

I hate those heinous white brick boxes that infest the east side like a horde of vile vermin. In my opinion, those hideous pieces of trash could be dramatically improved by putting in new windows with black divided paines and black metal framing around the windows. Of course, that sadly won't happen, and they will remain horrific eyesores.

Originally Posted by patriotizzy (Post 8763567)

I disagree 100%. They are not glass. Good chance I jump on board. Brick/stone facade? Almost guarantee I will like it. They look like great infill.

Originally Posted by Crawford (Post 8764251)

He's referring to the postwar, glazed brick towers that are all over the East Side, not the more recent brick or limestone towers.

The postwar towers are pretty banal and nondescript, at best, though there are exceptions, like Manhattan House.