262 West 71st Street

262 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:  3 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: Fourth-story added (2012-13; Job No. 120967141); replaced sashes (one-over-one double-hung sashes present in c. 1939 tax photograph); screen windows at first through third stories; security bars at transom; light at main entry; intercom at main entry; conduit and light at basement.

Building Notes: Possibly historic transom at main entry. Basement and first story under netting at time of designation.

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

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Resurfaced stoop (gate under stoop – removed)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement)
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Brownstone with metal rails
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete (painted)
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete and metal

South Facade: Partially designed (altered) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Partially visible from West End Avenue; painted