40 West 72nd Street

40 West 72nd Street

Date: 1885-87

NB Number: 1146-1885

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Thom & Wilson

Developer/Owner/Builder: George J. Hamilton

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: One of four individualized rowhouses (five originally) with commercial bases

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Neo-Moorish and Northern Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brownstone

Stories: 4 with basement

Window Type: One-over-one double-hung/Wood

Basement Type: Raised

Structure: Masonry bearing walls

Historic District: Upper West Side - Central Park West HD

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Alterations: Fronts at basement and first stories of Nos. 140 to 146 extended to building line; rowhouses converted to stores and studio apts. (1920-21: Alt 1799-1920 [Source: Alteration Application]; Architect–Robert T. Lyons; Owner–Elmer E. Smathers); Storefront replaced