This stoop was located in midtown somewhere between 1st and 3d Ave. I assume the building was around 100 years old and the tree maybe took root a few years later. I’ve seen trees grow through and around metal fences plenty of times, but this was the most incredible example. I doubt it’s still there, but I haven’t checked in a long time…
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Black and White Street Photographs of New York City by Matt Weber 
Amazing. This tree has complete control over it’s environment.