252 West 72nd Street

252 West 72nd Street 

NB Number: NB 1335-1887

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Pelham, George F.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Michael Steinhart

Row Configuration: Part of a larger row of houses of which only three remain, including this building, 250 and 254 West 72nd Street. The buildings that remain are in an ABA pattern.

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:  Gothic Revival with alterations

Primary Facade:   Limestone

Stories: 3 1/2 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Special Windows: Segmental-arched transoms at second story (possibly historic or original sashes); round-arched window openings at third story (possibly historic or original sashes); segmental-arched opening at western dormer (replaced sash).

Decorative Metal Work: Finial at western dormer

Significant Architectural Features: Bay window at second story capped by limestone balconette; foliate panel at third story above western window opening; molded masonry cornice above third story; larger (eastern) dormer with triangular pediment and smaller (western) copper-faced dormer with triangular pediment above third story.

Alterations: Built out at basement and first story to accommodate commercial storefronts including removal of original stoop, installation of new main entry at basement, and installation of masonry storefront with small molded cornice capped by metal railing (prior to c. 1939 tax photograph); painted eastern dormer; screen windows; non-historic transom and sidelights at main (residential) entry; light and intercom at main (residential entry).

Site Features: In-ground metal hatch doors in sidewalk

North Facade: Designed (historic)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Possibly historic
Storefront(s): Altered
Roof: Historic (pitched – possibly historic fish-scale shingles (possibly painted))
Notable Roof Features: Pitched with street-facing dormers
Cornice: Original
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Masonry