The image shows a white rectangular plaque mounted on the side of a yellow wall. The plaque is titled "The Joseph Yates House, 27 Meeting Street, New York City, NY". The plaque appears to be a historical marker or information board, with text written in black ink on a white background. The text is written in a neat, cursive font and is centered on the plaque. The wall behind the plaque is painted in a light yellow color, and there is a black wrought iron fence on the right side of the image. The background is filled with greenery, suggesting that the photo was taken in a garden or park.