273 West 73rd Street

273 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:  Romanesque Revival with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brownstone

Stories: 4 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated stone; front-facing intersecting stone gable

Alterations: Stoop removed prior to 1939, basement entry constructed and original door opening altered; light fixture above door; rooftop railing.

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).

References: New York City Department of Taxes, Photographic Record, c. 1939.

South Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – copper)
Notable Roof Features: Front-facing intersecting gable
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic fence and gate
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete, hatch
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite

North Facade: Not designed (historic, altered) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Parged brick facade; replacement sash; one-story and basement rear extension with rooftop railing; one-story stucco rooftop addition; railings at roof and rooftop addition.