Detail View: The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection: South Street Seaport Historic District

Landmark Name: 
South Street Seaport Historic District
LP Number: 
LP-00948
Link to Designation Report: 
Landmark Type: 
Historic District
Designation Date: 
5/10/1977
Image Type: 
Designation Photos
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_132_165JohnSt.jpg