307 West 76th Street

307 West 76th Street

NB Number: NB 399-91; (Alt 1078-58)

Block: 1185

Lot: 64

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Gilbert, C.P.H.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Emily McGuckin

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick and Roman Brick

Stories: 4 with basement

Elements: Four-story with basement Roman brick rowhouse; red sandstone trim; panelled lintels at first floor; decorative spandrels; triangular pediments at third floor; two-story high brick end pilasters with stylized capitals; decorated panel between fourth floor windows,

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Converted to Class A multiple dwelling in 1958; stoop removed; entry relocated to basement; new brick veneer at basement; wrought-iron areaway fence installed; air conditioners installed through the wall at all floors; four-over-four metal sash installed; stormwindows installed; fourth-floor window openings lowered interrupting a cornice; main concourse removed; chain link fence added at roof parapet.

History: Originally built as one of two houses (Nos. 307-309). Emily McGuckin owned the house until 1910.

References: New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets.