78 2nd Avenue

East Village | built 1841

The city photographed every building for its tax records around 1940 and again in the 1980s. NYC Municipal Archives.

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1841
Elisha Peck builds a Greek Revival row house at 78 Second Avenue, one of a row of houses he owns here
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In 1841 Elisha Peck puts up a three-story Greek Revival row house with a peaked-roof attic at 78 Second Avenue. It belongs to a row of houses at numbers 78 to 84, all originally in Peck's hands. Later changes include a fourth story added in 1886.
Source: buildingblocks.villagepreservation.org
1886
Frederick Ebeling raises 78 Second Avenue to a full four stories for owner Emilie Gevvard
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In 1886 architect Frederick Ebeling alters the 1841 row house for its owner, Emilie Gevvard, raising the top level to a full story. The bracketed cornice with Queen Anne touches may date from this work. In 1929 the stoop and entrance frame are removed, the basement is brought up to street level, and a one-story storefront extension is added in front.
Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

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