315 West 74th Street

315 West 74th Street

Date: 1893-94

NB Number: NB 463-93

Type:  Townhouse

Architect:  Gilbert, C.P.H.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Samuel Taylor, Jr.

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, Limestone, Metal, Roman Brick, Wood, and Yellow roman brick

Stories: 4 over basement

Elements: Four-story over basement town house; yellow Roman brick facing; originally one-over-one double-hung windows; molded window enframements; low limestone stoop; arched entry with foliate tympanum; double leaf wood and plate glass entry doors; angled one story bay at left of second floor; cornice above second floor; garlands above third floor windows;’ panelled pilasters between fourth floor windows; deep metal cornice with dentils and scrolled modillions.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Total interior renovation in 19,83. All windows replaced with aluminum sash.

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