707 and 709 East 5th Street, North side of 5th Street between Avenue C and D. These appeared to be new-law tenements built after the 1901 tenement law change.

This particular corner was a huge drug dealing haven, the "La Luna Social Club" sign on the ground floor was probably a big drug dealing point when the building was occupied. Photos from early 1978

Keystone, and 6 pc pediment

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