248 West 74th Street

248 West 74th Street

Date: 1886-87

NB Number: NB 17-1886

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  William J. Merritt & Co.

Developer/Owner/Builder: W. E. D. Stokes

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 with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brick and Brownstone

Stories: 3 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Special Windows: Shouldered transom above original door opening

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated base; full-height oval bay; decorative sunburst at parapet.

Alterations: Stoop removed and basement entry constructed before 1939; roof above bay removed between 1939 and 1988; light fixture and security camera (with exposed conduit) above door; light fixture with exposed conduit at basement facade; through-the-wall air conditioner at eastern basement window.

Building Notes: One of five row houses (244 to 252 West 74th Street), nos. 244 and 246 demolished.

References: New York City Department of Taxes, Photographic Record, c. 1939 and c. 1988.

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – tar)
Cornice: Removed
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic brick wall and metal railing
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete, hatch
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite