Laughing Gargoyles

These gargoyles are certainly not the grotesque or menacing creatures that perch atop other NYC landmark buildings. I happened to find them peeking down at me during a stroll with City Slicker on Riverside today.

Gargoyles add a medieval but modern touch to many Gothic luxury apartment buildings on the Upper West side. These were found on 110th street. They look more like cartoon characters from a twisted adult Disney flick.

A few of them are carved with pointy noses, high cheekbones and thick eyebrows. They carry expressions of mischief and mockery. Others appear completely harmless almost goofy and good-natured enough to pass for a real person.

None of these stone-carved pediments are disfigured or discolored in any way which leads me to think they are new. If any of my readers know anything more about these distractions, write to let me know.