Fire Burns At Rambusch Building In West Village: FDNY

WEST VILLAGE, NY — A blaze burned inside of the distinctive Rambusch building on West 13th Street Saturday night, officials said.

The fire broke out inside the eight-story building at 40 West 13th St. at about 8:45 p.m. according to fire officials, who responded to calls of smoke and flames.

Firefighters got the flames under control after nearly two hours, officials said, adding that no injuries were reported.

For many decades the building was famously home to the Rambusch Design Studio, a firm responsible for decorating and lighting the iconic interiors of the Roxy Theatre, the Mark Hellinger Theatre, innumerable churches and many others. The firm also specialized in lighting and stained glass, helping to illuminate the Lever House, Grand Central Terminal, Macy's and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, according to the New York Times.

The firm decamped for New Jersey in 1999 and their former home was converted to seven condos.

Saturday's fire is still under investigation, officials said.