250 West 74th Street

250 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 Stone

Stories: 4 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated stone lintels at first story; brick-and-stone window surround with stone brackets at third story paired window; brick dentils above third story.

Alterations: One-story brick rooftop addition; stoop removed, basement entry constructed and original door opening altered between 1939 and 1988; light fixture above and intercom by door; one through-the-wall air conditioner at basement; two through-the-wall air conditioners at third story; non-historic metal railing at third story windows.

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 (resurfaced with brick at basement)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); not historic (basement)
Roof: Replaced (pitched)
Cornice: Removed
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic brick wall with planter and metal fence and gate
Areaway Paving Material(s): Slate
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite