252 West 71st Street
252 West 71st Street
NB Number: NB 515-1892
Type: Rowhouse
Architect: Thom & Wilson
Developer/Owner/Builder: J. A. Frame
Row Configuration: Part of a row of ten houses (236 through 254 West 71st Street), designed to appear as five independent, non-identical pairs. Nine of the houses remain (nos. 238 through 254). This building’s “partner” is no. 254. It has similar characteristics to the pair at nos. 244 and 246.
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: Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Brick and Brownstone
Stories: 3 and basement
Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension
Special Windows: Possibly featured curved double-hung sashes at oriel window (replaced sashes; nine-over-one and eight-over-one double-hung sashes present in tax photograph); historic stained-glass transoms at first story.
Significant Architectural Features: Large oriel window at center of second story featuring a conical cap and decorative corbel with a denticulated band and wreath details that extend to the rest of the elevation; molded sills and sunburst pediment at third story; molded door surround at main entry; large masonry stoop with stepped sidewalls.
Alterations: Replaced sashes (five-, eight-, and nine-over-one double-hung sashes present in c. 1939 tax photograph); light fixture at main entry; security camera and conduit towards western end of elevation at first story; light fixture at basement; intercom at basement.
Building Notes: The drainpipe located between this building and no. 254 dates to at least the c. 1939 tax photograph. Possibly historic molded wood door frame, transom bar, transom window, and double-leaf wood doors with glass lights at main entry.
Site Features: Masonry stairs descend into areaway; non-historic metal gate at entry to areaway
North Facade: Designed (historic, painted, resurfaced)
Stoop: Painted and resurfaced stoop (gate under stoop – replaced)
Door(s): Possibly historic primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement)
Roof: Possibly historic (pitched – barrel tiles)
Notable Roof Features: Slightly pitched roof above cornice
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Curved masonry wall with molded coping (painted)
Areaway Paving Material(s): Slate
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete and metal