240 West 72nd Street

240 West 72nd Street

NB Number: NB 80-1886; ALT 1694-1941

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Gottlieb, Robert and William Harlow / Harloe (William Harlow / Harloe (1886-87); Robert Gottlieb (1941))

Developer/Owner/Builder: John W. Noble (1886-87); N.Y. Savings Bank (1941)

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:  Moderne

Primary Facade:   Brick and Multi-toned orange and black brick

Stories: 5

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Orange brick with black brick banding throughout and basketweave brickwork towards roofline.

Alterations: Present appearance is the result of an alteration after the c. 1939 tax photograph but prior to the c. 1980s tax photograph (probably ALT 1694-1941); replaced sashes throughout; brick lintels replaced at second through fifth stories; commercial signage and roll-down gate at first story; awning at residential entry; conduit, signage and lights at residential entry.

Building Notes: Originally part of a larger row of houses with similar but unique detailing, of which only 238 and 242 West 72nd Street remain intact (see c. 1939 tax photograph tax photo for some of original details).

Site Features: In-ground metal hatch doors in sidewalk

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted at first story)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced
Storefront(s): Replaced
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Masonry

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Building projects slightly from neighboring buildings; red brick

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Same as east facade