13 West 54th Street House
- Architect
- R. H. Robertson
- Year
- 1899
- Style
- Renaissance Revival
- City
- Manhattan, NY
13 West 54th Street is a four-story townhouse designed by R. H. Robertson in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, built between 1897 and 1899. It is one of five consecutive townhouses erected along the same block during the 1890s, alongside 7, 11, and 15 West 54th Street.
the building
Limestone and brick facade. The first floor is clad in rusticated limestone blocks, while the upper floors are buff-colored brick trimmed with limestone.
the style
Robertson designed the house in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, part of a row of five similar townhouses built on the block in the 1890s.
More on Renaissance Revivalthe architect
R. H. Robertson was a documented architect of the period responsible for this Renaissance Revival townhouse.
significance
Designated a New York City Individual Landmark and a National Register contributing property, with designation dated 2/3/1981.
nearby
- University Club
- Saint Thomas Church and Parish House
- 12 West 56th Street
- 712 Fifth Avenue Building
- St. Regis Hotel
- William H. and Ada S. Moore House