320 West 75th Street

320 West 75th Street

Date: 1895-96

NB Number: NB 2143-95

Block: 1184

Lot: 101

Type:  Townhouse

Architect:  Gilbert, C.P.H.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Jas. Townsend, 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, Wrought Iron, and Yellow roman brick

Stories: 4

Elements: Four-story town house; limestone basement; yellow Roman brick upper stories; two-story high curved bay at right; molded window enframements; one-over-one wood sash windows; low limestone stoop; arched entry pediment on console brackets with wreath motif in the tympanum; double-leaf, wood and glass panelled entry doors with wrought-iron grille in transom; keystones at first floor; cartouches at second floor; deep metal cornice.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Cornice modified and balustrade removed; storm windows installed at first and fourth floors; entry lamps installed.

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