220 West 72nd Street

220 West 72nd Street

NB Number: NB 1695-1886

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Gilbert, C.P.H.

Developer/Owner/Builder: William H. McCormack

Row Configuration: Part of a larger row of houses of which only this, 216 and 218 West 72nd Street remain.

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Addendum to the West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension Designation Report

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Queen Anne with alterations

Primary Facade:   Masonry

Stories: 5

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Masonry details including double-height colonettes with Corinthian capitals flanking facade and molded cornice above fourth story; paired dormers at fifth story with triangular pediments.

Alterations: Built out at first and second stories to accommodate commercial storefronts (prior to c. 1939 tax photograph); first-story storefront further altered after c. 1980s tax photograph and again in 2011-2012 with double-height glazed brick facing; replaced sashes (one-over-one double-hung sashes present in c. 1939 tax photograph); screen windows; commercial signage and intercom at storefronts.

Site Features: In-ground metal hatch doors in sidewalk towards eastern end of facade.

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced
Storefront(s): Replaced
Roof: Possibly historic (pitched – material not determined)
Notable Roof Features: Pitched roof with paired street-facing dormers
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Masonry