242 West 76th Street (The Milburn Hotel)

242 West 76th Street (The Milburn Hotel)

Date: 1925-26

NB Number: NB 386-1925

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Pelham, George F.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Jador Realty Corporation, Inc.

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:  Romanesque Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick, Stone, and Terra Cotta

Stories: 15

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Decorative Metal Work: Railings at ninth story center windows.

Significant Architectural Features: Pairs of arched window openings with engaged columns; stepped back at top stories.

Alterations: Non-historic metal canopy with historic metal ties; door surround replaced; awnings at first story; light fixtures with exposed conduit at first story; two light fixtures by entrance; balconette removed between third and fourth stories at center; through-window vent at window west of entrance; security camera with exposed conduit at second story.

North Facade: Designed (historic)
Door(s): Replaced primary door; non-historic door with brick infill above at eastern entrance
Windows: Replaced
Cornice: Original
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick facade; stepped parapet

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick facade; fire stairs; stepped parapet

South Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick facade; replacement sash; replacement brick at parapet