238 West 72nd Street

238 West 72nd Street

NB Number: NB  80-1886

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  William Harlow / Harloe

Developer/Owner/Builder: John W. Noble

Row Configuration: Part of a larger row of houses with similar but unique detailing, of which only this and 242 West 72nd Street remain intact.

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:   Brick and Brownstone

Stories: 5

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Special Windows: Historically featured curved sashes at bayed window (sashes replaced).

Decorative Metal Work: Metal facing with stylized panel details at third-story bayed window.

Significant Architectural Features: Bay window at third story with decorative frieze and small molded cornice; molded lintels and foliate panel at fourth story; Gibbs surrounds at fourth- and fifth-story window openings; molded, bracketed metal cornice with foliate frieze and rosettes.

Alterations: Built out at first and second stories to accommodate commercial storefronts, including brick with bands of decorative corbelling at the second story (prior to c. 1939 tax photograph); replaced sashes throughout; replacement panning at bay window; window screens; metal railing at parapet; commercial signage at first story; light fixtures at entries.

Site Features: In-ground metal hatch in sidewalk.

North Facade: Designed (historic)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced
Storefront(s): Replaced
Cornice: Original
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Masonry