246 East 5th Street; 246-248 East 5th Street; 85 Second Avenue | Block : 460 | Lot #34

Building Date : 1844-1845
Original Use : Residential

Original Owner : Anson Phelps
Original Architect : Unknown

Description & Building Alterations

This 3 story altered Neo-Grec cement stucco building was constructed in circa 1882-83. It was most likely built as a carriage house for the dwelling at 85 Second Avenue and was later separated and given its own lot number. It features paneled cast-iron columns at the first story and bracketed roof cornice. The facade has been resurfaced and a third story was added between circa 1988 and 2000.

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Block : 460 / Lot : 34 / Building Date : 1844-1845, altered 1918 / Original Owner : Anson Phelps / Original Use : Residential/ Original Architect : Unknown

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