Designated: October 29, 1968
*In 1811, when 165 John Street was erected, the east end of John Street was known as Burling Slip and this building was known as No. 11 Burling Slip. The architect/builder cannot be ascertained, but the property was assessed at that time to George Codwise for $5,000, a rather high assessment, and we may assume that it was built for him. The present extra width of John Street, between Front Street and the East River, reflects the earlier existence of the Slip. The Slip was filled in in 1835, and although additional space was gained thereby, it has never been encroached upon.
It is classically Greek Revival in style, the base and ground floor of granite with the typical, but here somewhat superior, square granite columns and large show windows. The four upper stories are of brick with plain granite window lintels and sills. Fortunately for us this building did not, like its neighbor, have a sixth story added, and we can see, therefore, the original fascia, cornice and roof’line.
*Excerpt from the Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Report
STATUS Designated Individual Landmark
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