271 West 73rd Street

271 West 73rd Street

Date: 1887-89

NB Number: NB 1019-1887

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Mott, Charles T.

Developer/Owner/Builder: William J. Merritt

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

Primary Facade:   Brick and Brownstone

Stories: 3 and basement and attic

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Curved oriel at second and third stories; foliate stone carving; dormer with paired window and decorated triangular pediment.

Alterations: One through-the-wall air conditioner at each story; light fixture and intercom by main entrance; light fixture above and intercom by door under stoop.

Building Notes: One of 18 row houses (280 to 288 West End Avenue, 251 to 275 West 73rd Street), nine remain (280 to 286 West End Avenue, 251, 269 to 275 West 73rd Street). Identical to No. 269.

South Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Replaced stoop (possibly historic gate under stoop)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); not historic (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – tar)
Notable Roof Features: Pedimented dormer
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic fence
Areaway Paving Material(s): Slate, raised area with brick
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite