The hotel developer wants to"fully restore the original luster" of the bungalow court while erecting a new four-story building on the site on Melrose Avenue.
The strange building near Larchmont was a long-rumored hangout of Jack London. Its original owner appears to have been the author’s good friend, sculptor Finn Frolich.
Larchmont is defined primarily by the single long strip of Larchmont Boulevard, lined with diagonal parking, wide sidewalks, coffee shops, toy stores, expensive boutiques, and dog bakeries.
Stylish updates have been made to this 1918 house, including new oak floors and a deep teal kitchen. The house's upstairs family room has its own roomy balcony, and there's bonus space in a finished detached garage in the backyard.