275 West 73rd Street

275 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; full-height angled bay with spire roof topped by finial.

Alterations: Stoop removed between 1939 and 1988, present stoop constructed after 2009; main entrance door opening reduced in width; two light fixtures by main entrance door; second story window openings and the third story window openings in bay altered by raising the sills; through-the-wall air conditioners at center of second and third stories in the bay; pitched roof appears to have been raised.

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 and c. 1988.

South Facade: Designed (historic, basement painted)
Stoop: Replaced stoop (gate under stoop – removed)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (basement)
Roof: Possibly historic (pitched – asphalt shingles)
Notable Roof Features: Turret at angled bay
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Non-historic metal fence and gate
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Granite

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick facade; arched opening at third story at neighbor’s balcony; brick chimney.

North Facade: Not designed (historic, altered) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Parged brick facade; replacement sash; two-story and basement extension with rooftop railing; through-the-wall air conditioner at first story; brick arch above paired window at basement and first story; wood fence at rear lot line.