234 West 74th Street

234 West 74th Street

Date: 1886-87

NB Number: NB 606-1886

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  William J. Merritt & Co.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Jacob Lawson

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:  Romanesque Revival with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brick and Brownstone

Stories: 3 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Angled oriel at second story; decorative brickwork

Alterations: Stoop removed and basement entry constructed and window openings at first story enlarged prior to 1939; painted brick extension at basement with exposed conduit, vent, garbage can enclosure, planter and security camera; two light fixtures and intercoms by basement entrance doors; pitched roof removed and brick parapet constructed; parged brick chimney.

Building Notes: One of six row houses (230 to 240 West 74th Street), no. 230 demolished. No. 236 identical as built. Historic brickmold remains at second story oriel.

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

North Facade: Designed (base, first and second story painted)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door; two non-historic doors at basement
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); altered (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories)
Roof: Replaced (pitched)
Cornice: Removed
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite