Henry Williams operated a brothel there from 1847 to 1860 and the prostitutes were listed in the New York City census of 1855. In 1888, the building's exterior was altered to its present form. The building was damaged during Hurricane Sandy, and the restaurant remains closed .
From 1847 to 1860, Henry Williams managed a brothel there, with information about the prostitutes found in the New York City census of 1855. In 1888, the building's exterior was altered to its current appearance. The structure was damaged by Hurricane Sandy and remains closed.