East Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Daniel Leroy House
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 10, 2019
1. Daniel Leroy House Marker
This mansion was once part of the row that lined the entire blockfront. With its arched Federal-Baroque doorway, grand proportions and original wrought iron handrailings at the stoop, it is now a rare survivor of a type which, because of its great cost, was never common. The row, one of the few ever built in this style in New York, was constructed in 1832 by Thomas E. Davis, a speculative builder. No. 20 was purchased by Daniel Leroy, brother-in-law of Hamilton Fish and son-in-law of Nicholas Fish, whose nearby home at No. 21 Stuyvesant Street is also a landmark.
Plaque provided by the New York Community Trust, 1971
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 40° 43.74′ N, 73° 59.333′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Village. Marker is on Saint Marks Place east of Third Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 St Mark's Place, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. East 7th Street WWII Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ottendorfer Branch of the New York Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor of (about 300 feet away); Stuyvesant Polyclinic
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Regarding Daniel Leroy House. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . The Daniel Leroy House - 20 St. Mark's Place. The building history at "Daytonian in Manhattan" blog. (Submitted on February 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 28, 2015
2. Daniel Leroy House, 2006
The plaque is plainly visible.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 17, 2019
3. Daniel Leroy House, 2000
When badly in need of an overhaul.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 17, 2010
4. The Hamilton-Holly House, 4 St. Mark's Place
Another survivor of the row, but not landmarked.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
