239 East 13th Street | Block : 469 | Lot #44

Description & Building Alterations

The two twin buildings that occupy lot 44 and 46 were designed by Charles B. Meyers in 1900 to house 27 families in each. The buildings, which would have been unpainted brick with terra-cotta detailing, are designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The original raised stoop entrance has been removed from 239 East 13th, but would likely have been identical to the one found on 235, which now acts as the entrance to the combined buildings. The second floor windows have flat lintels that are supported on brackets and the window enframements are delicately detailed with flowing vines. The seam between 239 and 235 East 13th Street is set off by an opulent filigree of vines and flowers. The beltcourse separating the second floor from the third is a Greek key pattern. The exaggerated beltcourse between the fifth and sixth floor acts as both a continuous sill for the sixth floor windows, a spandrel panel, and as a base for the sixth floor pilasters. The ornate pilasters located on each end of the two buildings, are ornately decorated with filigree, as is the space between each of the sets of double windows. Centered above each window set is a vase spilling over with more flora. This floor also has terra-cotta beltcourses in an egg and dart pattern. The building would have originally had a pressed-metal cornice.