252 West 74th Street

252 West 74th Street

Date: 1886-87

NB Number: NB 17-1886

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  William J. Merritt & Co.

Developer/Owner/Builder: W. E. D. Stokes

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:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 3 and basement

Window Type/Material: placeholder

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated stone base, lintels at first story and quoins; fullheight rectangular projecting bay with pyramidal roof; decorative sunburst at parapet.

Alterations: Stoop removed and basement entry constructed between 1939 and 1988; light fixture above door; through-the-wall air conditioners at eastern basement window, western first and second story windows; through-the-wall vent at western end of areaway at a small extension of the building; rooftop railing.

Building Notes: One of five row houses (244 to 252 West 74th Street), nos. 244 and 246 demolished. Historic tax map lot 60 (presently condo lots 1201-1210).

References: New York City Department of Taxes, Photographic Record, c. 1939 and c. 1988.

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); not historic (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – asphalt shingles)
Notable Roof Features: Hipped roof on projecting bay
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic brick wall and metal fence and gate
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete, hatch
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite

West Facade: Not designed (historic, altered) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Parged brick facade; through-the-wall air conditioner at top story