258 West 71st Street

258 West 71st Street

NB Number: NB 725-1892

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Ferdon, Martin V.B.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Egan & Hallecy

Row Configuration: Originally part of a row of six identical row houses (no. 256 through 266), of which five still remain (no. 256 was demolished).

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:   Brownstone

Stories: 4 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated brownstone at basement, first and second stories; molded lintels and sills, richly-carved frieze with foliate and bird reliefs, and a sculptural female figure within a roundel at first story; main entry portico consisting of fluted pilasters supporting a molded entablature on brackets with dragon reliefs; bracketed, molded cornice above third story with sunburst and anthemion details.

Alterations: Mansard roof added c. 1906 (ALT 964-03), later altered including removal of original front-facing dormers and widening of window openings into one large opening (after c. 1980s tax photograph); replaced sashes (one-over-one double-hung sashes present in c. 1939 tax photograph); screen windows at first through third stories; pigeon-deterrent spikes at third story and at cornice; light fixtures at main entry; intercom and doorbell at main entry; light fixture at gate under stoop; security camera at gate under stoop; conduit at basement.

Site Features: Brownstone posts at stoop with molded conical caps and dragon and foliate reliefs on three sides; brownstone stairs (resurfaced) descend into areaway; planters within areaway; non-original metal gate at entrance to areaway.

North Facade: Designed (historic, resurfaced, painted at basement)
Stoop: Resurfaced stoop (gate under stoop – replaced)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement)
Roof: Altered (pitched – non-historic metal facing)
Notable Roof Features: Mansard roof
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Brownstone with metal rails
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete and metal
Facade Notes: Brick
Alterations: Resurfaced and painted; replaced sashes

East Facade: Not designed (historic)
Facade Notes: Brick
Alterations: Resurfaced and painted; replaced sashes

South Facade: Not historic (partially visible)
Facade Notes: The south facade is partially visible within Septuagesimo Uno Park and from West End Avenue.
Alterations: Brick rear extension at all stories and additional greenhouse extension at first story (2008-13; Job No. 110406034).