COLLECTION NAME:
The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection
Record
Landmark Name:
South Street Seaport Historic District Extension
LP Number:
LP-01646
Landmark Type:
Historic District
Designation Date:
7/11/1989
Image Type:
Designation Photos
Image Location:
269 Water Street, 271 Water Street, 273 Water Street, 275 Water Street. This image depicts a property located outside of the South Street Seaport Historic District Extension and was taken at time of designation for contextual purposes. It is located inside of the South Street Seaport Historic District which was designated earlier.
Address:
271 Water Street
BIN:
1078986
BBL:
1001077501
Borough:
Manhattan
Block:
107
Lot:
7501
Architect or Builder:
Marc Eidlitz
Date of Construction:
1875
Owner or Developer:
Not determined
Style Primary:
Not determined
Style Secondary:
Greek Revival
Material Primary:
Brick
Material Secondary:
Cast Iron
Use Original:
Commercial
Building Type:
Commercial Building
Notes:
Indicative of the comparatively late date of No. 271 are the window sills set on corbel blocks and the lintels with cap moldings. The dentilled brick roof cornice with paneled fascia is a Greek Revival feature, retardataire at this late date.
File Name:
LP1646_104_269-275WaterSt.jpg
South Street Seaport Historic District Extension
