238 West 74th Street

238 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

Primary Facade:   Brick and Brownstone

Stories: 3 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated base; full-height round bay with conical roof; decorative brickwork at parapet.

Alterations: Non-historic stoop railing and railings at steps to basement; two light fixtures and intercom by main entrance; light fixture with exposed conduit and intercom by door under stoop.

Building Notes: One of six row houses (230 to 240 West 74th Street), no. 230 demolished. No. 232 was identical as built.

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

North Facade: Designed (historic, basement and first story painted)
Stoop: Painted stoop (gate under stoop – replaced)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – asphalt shingles)
Notable Roof Features: Turret on round bay
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Painted brownstone wall
Areaway Paving Material(s): Bluestone, metal grate
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite