208 East 10th Street | Block : 451 | Lot #15

Building Date : 1839-40/1892 alt.
Original Use : Residential

Original Owner : Samuel Sherwood (1839-40)/Unknown (1892)
Original Architect : Unknown (1839-40)/Ernest W. Greis (1892)

Description & Building Alterations

This brick structure was originally built along with 210 East 10th Street, as a three-and-a-half story dwelling for one family. In 1892 it was raised to four stories and became a multiple dwelling during an alteration designed by Ernest W. Greis.

A map of East Village art galleries from 1983 (see sidebar) shows that the Garet/Kohn Gallery was at this location.

The present facade features a bracketed cornice with decorated frieze, simple molded window lintels and rectangular sills. The lintels at the fourth story have been stripped, the entrance has been moved to basement, and a faux stone cladding has been added to the basement.

Block : 451 / Lot : 015 / Building Date : 1839-40/1892 alt. / Original Owner : Samuel Sherwood (1839-40)/Unknown (1892) / Original Use : Residential / Original Architect : Unknown (1839-40)/Ernest W. Greis (1892)

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