232 West 75th Street

232 West 75th Street

Date: 1886-87

NB Number: NB 1901-1886

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Merritt, William J.

Developer/Owner/Builder: William E. D. Stokes

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:  Queen Anne with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brick and Brownstone

Stories: 4 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated brownstone base; continuous brownstone banding; decorative flower design above third story.

Alterations: Pyramidal roof removed and parapet raised between 1939 and 1988; light fixture and intercom by main entrance; through-the-wall air conditioner at fourth story.

Building Notes: One of three row houses (228, 230, and 232 West 75th Street).

References: New York City Department of Taxes, Photographic Record, c. 1939 and c. 1988.

North Facade: Designed (basement and first story painted)
Stoop: Replaced stoop (gate under stoop – replaced)
Door(s): Possibly historic primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); not historic (basement)
Roof: Replaced (pitched)
Cornice: Removed
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic brick and metal fence and gate
Areaway Paving Material(s): Slate, hatch, brick planter
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite

West Facade: Not designed (historic, altered) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Parged brick