170–176 John Street

170–176 John Street is a commercial building erected in 1840^[2] facing Burling Slip (now filled in) on John Street along the East River in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. It is one of a small number (possibly only two) of granite-faced Greek Revival buildings to have survived in New York City.^[3]

170-176 John Street Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New York City Landmark No. 0074
Location	170-176 John Street, Manhattan, New York City
Coordinates	40°42′21″N 74°00′16″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1840 (1840)
NRHP reference No.	71000546[1]
NYCL No.	0074
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	May 13, 1971
Designated NYCL	October 29, 1968

It was originally known as the Hickson W. Field building; later, it was used as a ship chandlery and known as the Baker, Carver & Morrell Building.^[4] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

In 1982, the real estate developer Daniel W. Gerrity converted the building to residential use, adding a sixth story. The architects for the project were Buttrick White & Burtis.^[5]

See also

• List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan below 14th Street
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan below 14th Street