230 West 72nd Street

230 West 72nd Street

NB Number: NB 871-1894

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Gilbert, C.P.H. (Harvey Murdock (builder))

Developer/Owner/Builder: R. C. Dorsett

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: 5

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Special Windows: Possibly original, wood, double-hung curved sashes at outer bays of bayed
windows (third and fourth stories).

Significant Architectural Features: Bay windows at third and fourth stories featuring molded
window surrounds with richly-carved foliate lintels and cartouches; molded cornice above fourth
story; richly-carved foliate panels flanking fifth story; colonettes with Corinthian capitals
flanking panels and window openings at fifth story; molded cornice with foliate brackets and two
modillion rows at roofline.

Alterations: Built out at basement and first stories to accommodate commercial storefronts,
including black stone facing and stepped parapet at second story (prior to c. 1939 tax
photograph); metal sign armature at third story towards western end of facade; drainpipe towards
eastern end of facade; commercial signage at storefronts; lights at main (residential) entry; metal
rail at parapet.

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Historic
Storefront(s): Replaced
Cornice: Original
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Masonry