309 West 75th Street

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309 West 75th Street

Date: 1892-93

NB Number: NB 406-1892

Block: 1185

Lot: 15

Type:  Townhouse

Architect:  True, Clarence

Developer/Owner/Builder: Charles G. Judson

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Stylized Francois I

Primary Facade:   Limestone

Stories: 4 1/2

Elements: Four-and-one-half-story town.house; limestone facade; hipped mansard roof;one-over-one wood windows; ground level molded entrance enframement with ornamental carving above, and flanking stylized engaged colonnettes; ground level triple window with foliate carving below; three stories of triple vertical windows with moldings and plain panelled spandrels; stone cornice with vertical striations, flanked by gargoyles; decorative dormer, party walls and chimney at roof; decorative copper ridge line.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Tile roof shingles replaced with asphalt shingles; silver fixed sash aluminum windows installed at basement and first floor. Wrought iron areaway railing and first floor window grilles added; front door replaced; entry lamps added.

History: Built as one of a row of three houses (Nos. 309-313). Sold to Edward S. Hatch on November 7, 1895.

References: New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets.