235 West 70th Street

235 West 70th Street

NB Number: ALT 1709-67

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Kweller & Dubin Associates

Developer/Owner/Builder: Louis Farkas

Row Configuration: Five row houses were combined and altered beyond recognition into the current
apartment house (ALT 1709-67).

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:  Undetermined

Primary Facade:   Black Marble, Brick, and Glazed White Brick

Stories: 7

Alterations: See “Building Notes”

Building Notes: Five row houses were combined and altered beyond recognition into the current apartment house (ALT 1709-67). The now white brick-faced building has apparently featured through-wall air conditioners and white fire escapes since its construction. The double-hung sashes, doors, and picture windows at the main entry, as well as the light fixtures which flank the main entry, may also date to this time. The design of the present apartment house is similar to that of the neighboring building at 225 West 70th Street.

Site Features: Concrete stairs descending to main entry and service entry; metal gate at service entry; metal handrails with decorative panels at stairs (match areaway and fire escape); planters hanging from areaway fencing.

South Facade:
Door(s): Original (to alteration) primary door; service doors possibly original (to alteration)
Windows: Original (to alteration) (upper stories); original (to alteration) (basement)
Security Grilles: Original (to alteration) (upper stories); original (to alteration) (basement)
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Metal fence with decorative panels matching stair rails and fire escape
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete; multi-colored terrazzo at main entry
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete and metal

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension