244 West 74th Street

244 West 74th Street

Date: 1921-22

NB Number: NB 321-1921

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Pelham, George F.

Developer/Owner/Builder: 244 West 74th Street Corporation

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:  Colonial Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 9

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Special Windows: Leaded-glass transom above door

Significant Architectural Features: Swan’s neck pediment above door; Flemish bond brick work; decorative stone banding

Alterations: Canopy above entrance door

Building Notes: Some historic multi-pane double-hung wood windows remain. Two light fixtures by entrance door may be historic.

North Facade: Designed (historic, watertable painted)
Door(s): Historic primary door; possibly historic metal gate at western bay with sheet metal attached to it
Windows: Mixed
Security Grilles: Mixed (upper stories)
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick facade; replacement sash; water tower on roof

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick facade; replacement sash