COLLECTION NAME:
The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection
Record
Landmark Name:
South Street Seaport Historic District
LP Number:
LP-00948
Landmark Type:
Historic District
Designation Date:
5/10/1977
Image Type:
Designation Photos
Image Location:
159 John Street, 161 John Street, 163 John Street, 165 John Street
Address:
165 John Street
BIN:
1083713
BBL:
1000740001
Borough:
Manhattan
Block:
74
Lot:
1
Architect or Builder:
Not determined
Date of Construction:
1811
Alteration Architect 1:
Mackie, Oakley & Jennison
Date of Alteration 1:
c. 1835 - 1839
Owner or Developer:
George Codwise, Jr.
Style Primary:
Not determined
Style Secondary:
Greek Revival
Material Primary:
Brick
Material Secondary:
Granite
Use Original:
Mixed-use, commercial & residential
Building Type:
Row House with Commercial
Notes:
In 1835, No. 165 housed the firm of Mackie, Oakley & Jennison, which altered the building. The alteration included its trabeated granite floor, realignment of the windows, and refacing of the facade in a newer brick. The 5th story was added later.
File Name:
LP0948_127_159-165JohnSt.jpg
South Street Seaport Historic District
