38 West 106th Street

38 West 106th Street

Date: 1886-87

NB Number: NB 1606-1886

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Gilbert, C.P.H.

Developer/Owner/Builder: John Brown (owner), Petit Murdock (builder)

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report:  Manhattan Avenue Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick, Metal, and Stone

Stories: 3 and basement

Stoop: conventional stoop with solid sidewalls and scroll handrail details

Historic District: Manhattan Avenue HD

History: See 122-40 Manhattan Avenue

Description: Similar to 124 Manhattan Avenue; conventional stoop with solid sidewalls and scroll handrail details; rusticated window surround at basement; rusticated door surround at entryway; hood with foliate motif at entryway; rusticated window surround at first story fenestration; molded, pressed-metal oriel base with acanthus leaf ornament integrated with first story; molded stone band with no end detail continuous with oriel base; possibly historic windows and sashes, except where noted; interlocking brownstone blocks at first story with 40 West 106th Street; pressed-metal cornice with decorative moldings

Alterations: facade painted and possibly stuccoed; globe finials removed from entryway hood; paneled wood-and-glass door; stained-glass transoms removed from first, second and third story fenestration; facade originally continuous with 40 West 106th Street at second and third stories; iron handrail at stoop; security gate at stoop; ironwork at areaway; lighting at entryway