234 West 75th Street

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234 West 75th Street

Date: 1884-85

NB Number: NB 1605-1884

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Merritt, William J.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Daniel D. Brandt

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

Primary Facade:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 3 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Round bay at first story; cornice with swags and brackets; triangular pediment at roof.

Alterations: Non-historic stoop railing; light fixture and intercom by main entrance; light fixture by basement entrance.

Building Notes: One of five row houses (234 to 242 West 75th Street), only 234 and 236 remain. Identical to No. 244 West 75th Street.

North Facade: Designed (historic)
Stoop: Replaced stoop (gate under stoop – replaced)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); not historic (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – possibly slate)
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic metal fence and gate, painted stone walls with non-historic metal fences at eastern and western lot lines.
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete, planting area
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite