232 West 74th Street

232 West 74th Street

Date: 1886-87

NB Number: NB 606-1886

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  William J. Merritt & Co.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Jacob Lawson

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:  Romanesque Revival with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brick and Brownstone

Stories: 3 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated base; full-height rounded bay with conical roof and decorative brickwork at parapet.

Alterations: Stoop removed and basement entry constructed prior to 1939; brick resurfacing at basement and first story at entry; two leaders; parged chimney.

Building Notes: One of six row houses (230 to 240 West 74th Street), no. 230 demolished. Identical to No. 238 as built.

References: New York City Department of Taxes, Photographic Record, c. 1939.

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – asphalt shingles)
Notable Roof Features: Turret on top of round bay
Cornice: Original
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite

East Facade: Not designed (historic, altered) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Parged brick facade; replacement sash; conduit at basement.

South Facade: Not designed (historic, altered) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Parged brick facade; replacement sash; satellite dish and stair bulkhead on roof; basement and first story rear yard extension.