228 West 72nd Street

228 West 72nd Street 

NB Number: NB 485-1896

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Schellenger, Gilbert A.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Geo C. Edgar & Theodore Kilian (Kihan)

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 with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brownstone

Stories: 4 1/2 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Special Windows: Likely featured curved sashes at bayed window (sashes replaced)

Significant Architectural Features: Bay windows at third and fourth stories with molded window surrounds and capped by a molded cornice; molded window surrounds at fifth story with cartouche details; small foliate rectangular posts at fifth story (see “Alterations”); sunburst pediment with cartouche and fluted columns at dormer.

Alterations: Built out at basement and first stories to accommodate commercial storefronts, including removal of original stoop (prior to c. 1939 tax photograph); storefronts further altered after c. 1980s tax photograph, including installation of a projecting storefront enclosure at ground level; balconette railing removed from fifth story (after c. 1980s tax photograph); main entry vestibule painted; drainpipes; commercial signage; awning at main entry, suspended from second story; light fixtures at second story; sign-box and conduit at main entry; lights at main entry.

Site Features: Masonry stairs descend towards main entry; non-historic handrail at main entry stairs.

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Mixed
Storefront(s): Replaced
Roof: Historic (pitched – material not determined)
Areaway Paving Material(s): Granite tiles (non-historic)
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Masonry