407 East 6th Street | Block : 434 | Lot #54

Building Date : 1846
Original Use : Residential

Original Owner : James B. Murray
Original Architect : Unknown

Description & Building Alterations

This four-story with basement tenement constructed in 1846 was originally in the Greek Revival style, later modified to the Italianate style. It is located in the East Village/Lower East Side Historic District. An 1873 alteration application indicates a one-story addition was built at that time.

The present facade features a metal cornice, metal lintels and footed sills, and a historic door reveal and frame. The store on the ground floor is capped with a small roof. More information can be found in the Designation Report, linked in the “Additional Resources” section.

Block : 434 / Lot : 054 / Building Date : 1846 / Original Owner : James B. Murray / Original Use : Residential / Original Architect : Unknown

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