255 West 75th Street

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255 West 75th Street

Date: 1957-60 (original); 2002-04 (alteration)

ALT Number: probably ALT 764-1957; ALT 103277990

Type:  Apartment Building and Rowhouse

Architect:  Herbst & Rusciano and Rothstein, Gregg (probably)

Developer/Owner/Builder: Probably WS Improvements, Inc.; Paul Brusco

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:  None

Primary Facade:   Brick and Granite

Stories: 5 and penthouse

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Alterations: Sidewalk canopy with lights and exposed conduit underneath; one-story rooftop addition at western end; parged parapet; rooftop railing; exposed conduits attached to facade vertically

Building Notes: This building replaced row houses (1886, Charles T. Mott) probably in 1957-60 and was raised by one story and a penthouse in 2002-04.

Site Features: Two garbage can enclosures at front sidewalk

South Facade:
Door(s): Original primary door; metal-and-glass door at eastern opening
Windows: Original
Security Grilles: Original (upper stories)
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Partially parged brick and cement block facade; rooftop railing

North Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Cement block and clad facade; replacement sash; setbacks with metal railings at terraces