Birdy

At twenty-six, having escaped the oppressive clutches of Nazi Germany, Birdy made her home in the bustling metropolis of New York, marrying Isaac Bernstein two years later. Their union planted the seeds of a prosperous venture. Drawing upon her invaluable experience under Chanel’s tutelage at the esteemed Rue Cambon atelier, the couple built a thriving garment business in the heart of the Lower East Side.

Isaac’s untimely death in 1962 unveiled two unforeseen truths: a secret family tucked away in Brooklyn and the bitter reality that he had gambled away any hope of a fortune. Ever pragmatic, Birdy navigated these tribulations with grace, seeking solace within the walls of the hotel at 34 Eastside—a haven that has remained her steadfast home ever since.