244 West 75th Street

244 West 75th Street

Date: 1884-85

NB Number: NB 1538-1884

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Merritt, William J.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Daniel D. Brandt

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:  Queen Anne

Primary Facade:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 3 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Special Windows: Curved sash at first-story rounded bay

Significant Architectural Features: Round bay at basement and first story; cornice with swags; triangular pediment at roof.

Alterations: Light fixtures by main entrance and basement entrance.

Building Notes: One of five row houses (244 to 252 West 75th Street), only 244 and 252 (altered) remain. Identical to 234 West 75th Street. Stoop railings possibly historic.

North Facade: Designed (historic)
Stoop: Historic stoop (gate under stoop – replaced)
Door(s): Historic primary door
Windows: Mixed (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); original (basement)
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic metal fence and gate
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite