Boak & Paris
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Founder | Russell M. Boak, Hyman F. Paris |
| Defunct | 1942 |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, New York City , United States |
Area served | Manhattan, New York City |
Boak & Paris was a prominent American architectural firm known for its role in creating several pre-war apartment buildings throughout Manhattan during the late 1920s and the era of the Great Depression. Established by Russell M. Boak and Hyman F. Paris, the company played a key part in shaping New York City's upscale residential landscape.
History
Mentored by architect Emery Roth, celebrated for iconic pre-war luxury buildings such as The San Remo and The El Dorado, Russell M. Boak and Hyman F. Paris founded their own firm in 1927. They utilized their expertise to cater specifically to Manhattan’s affluent housing market.
Russell M. Boak
Born on September 25, 1896, in the Bronx, New York, Boak started his professional journey as a draftsman under Emery Roth after completing eighth grade in public school.
Hyman F. Paris
Originally from Austria, Paris became a licensed architect in 1922. Before co-founding the firm, he gained substantial experience working with George F. Pelham (1917) and Emery Roth (1912–1923), focusing on high-end residential projects.
Buildings
Boak & Paris were responsible for designing numerous residential structures now recognized as landmarks or situated within historic landmark districts in New York City, including:
- 139 East 94th Street (1928)
- 152 East 94th Street (1937)
- 315 Riverside Drive (1930)
- 450 West End Avenue (1931)
- 45 Christopher Street (1931)
- 302 West 12th Street (1931)
- 336 West End Avenue (1932)
- 2624-2626 Broadway (1933)
- 143 West 72nd Street (1935)
- 5 Riverside Drive (1936)
- 3-11 West 86th Street (1937)
- 100 Riverside Drive (1938)
- 20 Fifth Avenue (1940)