244 West 71st Street
244 West 71st Street
NB Number: NB 515-1892
Type: Rowhouse
Architect: Thom & Wilson
Developer/Owner/Builder: J. A. Frame
Row Configuration: Part of a row of ten houses (236 through 254 West 71st Street), designed to appear as five independent, non-identical pairs. Nine of the houses remain (nos. 238 through 254). This building’s “partner” is no. 246. It has similar characteristics to the pair at nos. 252 and 254.
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: Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Brick, Masonry, and Yellow Brick
Stories: 3 1/2 and basement
Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension
Special Windows: Stained glass transoms at first story
Significant Architectural Features: Large oriel window at center of second story featuring a conical cap and decorative corbel with denticulated band and wreath details that extend to the rest of the elevation; double-height molded window surround from second to third stories includes decorative panel with fleur-de-lis details; richly-carved lintel at main entry includes garland and mask details; triangular pediments at dormers; molded cornice; large masonry stoop with stepped sidewalls.
Alterations: Replaced sashes (six-, eight-, and nine-over-one double-hung sashes present in c. 1939 tax photograph); through-wall air conditioner at first story; opening beneath western window opening at basement filled in with air conditioner; opening beneath eastern basement window opening filled in and hooded vents installed; replaced transom at main entry; metal gate at top of stoop; security camera at western end of first story; intercom at main entry and at basement; address plaque at main entry; lights at main entry and at stoop gate; mailbox affixed to stoop within areaway; support fixture for water hose at basement.
Building Notes: Drainpipe at western end of elevation is possibly historic (present in c. 1939 tax photograph).
Site Features: Concrete stairs with metal handrails descend into areaway; metal gate at entrance to areaway; plantings within areaway.
North Facade: Designed (historic, painted at basement and first story, masonry details painted)
Stoop: Resurfaced and painted stoop (possibly historic gate under stoop)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement)
Roof: Possibly historic (pitched – copper)
Notable Roof Features: Gabled roof with three dormers
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic low concrete curb with metal railings
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete and metal