Népszínház utca

The apartment building at Népszínház utca 37 in Budapest's 8th District was built between 1909 and 1911 for the Goldberger family. It was designed by the architects Béla and Sándor Löffler, whose work here, blending elements of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, made a significant contribution to the city's skyline. The Löffler brothers were well known and in great demand in Budapest in the early 20th century, among other things for designing the Orthodox synagogue on Kazinczy Street. The building's role during World War II is especially significant historically: in 1944 it was designated a so-called "Yellow Star House," meaning it served as a residence for Jewish citizens and its entrance had to be marked with the Star of David. Today the building enjoys a convenient location near several subway and tram lines and, together with its neighboring buildings, forms a distinctive ensemble in the area between Nagyfuvaros and Kisfuvaros streets.