322 West 72nd Street

322 West 72nd Street

NB Number: NB 492-1924

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Blum, George and Edward

Developer/Owner/Builder: 322-328 West 72nd Street Corporation (Milton P. Silverman, president)

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:  Art Deco and Colonial Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick, Cast Stone, Granite, Masonry, and Red Brick

Stories: 15 and penthouse

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Decorative Metal Work: Patterned screens at double doors at main entry; possibly historic handrails at service entry.

Significant Architectural Features: Tripartite vertical configuration; masonry base featuring double-height main entry enframement consisting of stylized waved panels and triple-window openings; red brick at shaft and capital; simple terra-cotta sills at shaft; double-height, textured terra-cotta window surrounds at capital with stylized triangular pediments; shallow, stylized terra-cotta cornices at base, shaft, and capital.

Alterations: Replaced sashes (historic configuration appears to be six-over-six or six-over-one double-hung windows in c. 1939 tax photograph); through-wall air conditioners throughout; awning at main entry, projects onto sidewalk; security camera within service area.

Building Notes: This large apartment building was designed to accommodate 60 families. Possibly historic light fixtures at main entry.

References: New York City Department of Buildings, New Building Application Dockets.

Site Features: Low granite step at main entry; metal stairs descend to service area

North Facade: Designed (historic, repointed)
Door(s): Possibly historic primary door
Windows: Replaced
Security Grilles: Possibly historic (first story)
Cornice: Original
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Masonry