240 West 74th Street

240 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 angled bay with pyramidal roof; decorative brickwork at parapet.

Alterations: Non-historic stoop railing; through-the-wall air conditioner at second story return wall of angled bay; through-the-wall opening below easternmost basement window; light fixture with exposed conduit above door under stoop; doorbell by door under stoop; intercom by main entrance; two light fixtures and security camera with exposed conduit above main entrance; alarm at second story of angled bay.

Building Notes: One of six row houses (230 to 240 West 74th Street), no. 230 demolished. Historic brickmold and wood mullion at first story paired window.

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

North Facade: Designed (historic)
Stoop: Original stoop (gate under stoop – replaced)
Door(s): Original primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); original (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – clay tiles)
Notable Roof Features: Hipped roof at bay
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Brownstone wall with non-historic fence and gate
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete, hatch
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite