218 Avenue A | Block : 407 | Lot #5

Building Date : 1850
Original Use : Residential/Commercial

Original Owner : Stephen Lutz
Original Architect : Unknown

Description & Building Alterations

This Greek Revival building was likely residential with a commercial first floor when it was built in 1850. According to an alteration permit, the first floor commercial storefront had a stone post and lintel-style construction, typical of Greek Revival commercial space. The lintels are simple molding profiles likely made of cast iron and the classically detailed cornice is also simple, utilizing block modillions and dentils. The storefront has been altered.

Block : 407 / Lot : 005 / Building Date : 1849-1850 / Original Owner : Stephen Lutz / Original Use : Residential/Commercial / Original Architect : Unknown

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