313 West 76th Street

313 West 76th Street

Date: 1891-92

NB Number: NB 1191-91 (Alt. 1366-45)

Block: 1185

Lot: 61

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Hensel, Max

Developer/Owner/Builder: Reuben Skinner and Leonard & William Jacob

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, Brownstone, Buff brick, Masonry, Wood, and Wrought Iron

Stories: 4 with basement

Elements: Four-story rowhouse with basement; brownstone basement and first floor; upper stories of buff-colored brick with brownstone trim; one-over-one double-hung wood sash windows; original stoop was shared with No. 311 and had solid masonry rails; single glass-panelled door with square-headed transom; first floor entry and window enframements of egg and dart molding; brownstone oriel with foliate carved base at second floor; molded window enframements at third and fourth floor windows; billet molding at fourth floor; cornice with brackets and dentils; brick parapet; original basement windows had wrought iron grilles.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: 1945: Stoop removed, metal stairs and handrail installed; garage installed at ground level; windows replaced by one-over-one aluminum sash windows with screens; facade painted; basement grilles removed; entry and garage lamps added.

History: Built as one of a row of four houses (Nos. 311-317) at a cost of $18,000.00. Thomas F. Murtha, who was “engaged in the general practice of law and realty,” lived here from 1902 until his death in 1929. His wife, Clara Wittenauer Murtha, continued to occupy the house until 1945.

References: New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets. Who’s Who, 1924, “Thomas F. Murtha.”

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