237 West 72nd Street

237 West 72nd Street

NB Number: NB 1716-1895

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Cook, Henry F.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Chas. Buek

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:   Masonry

Stories: 5

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Special Windows: Round-arched window openings at fifth story (sashes replaced)

Significant Architectural Features: Bay windows at second and third stories with bracketed segmental pediment at second story and capped by a molded cornice with garland frieze; foliate keystones at fourth and fifth stories; molded stringcourse above fourth story (continuous with 235 West 72nd Street); rusticated masonry at fifth story; molded metal cornice at roofline (continuous with no. 235).

Alterations: First story altered with introduction of storefront, including removal of elaborate main entry portico (after c. 1939 tax photograph but before c. 1980s tax photograph); low stoop likely removed from original first-story entry (prior to c. 1939 tax photograph); replaced sashes (one-over-one double-hung sashes present in c. 1939 tax photograph); commercial signage at first story; roll-down gate at storefront; non-historic transom at residential entry; intercom at residential entry.

Site Features: In-ground metal hatch in sidewalk

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

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Red brick; partially visible above roofline of neighboring building