History and architecture
The Grace Church Rectory is probably one of the finest Gothic Revival residences in Manhattan. It belongs to that early phase of the Gothic Revival in which an attempt was made, by differentiating the bay windows, to make the building appear less symmetrical and thus romanticize it. Often these small, rectories, nestling in the shadows of their churches, are overlooked. Viewed on their own merits, they are frequently notable examples of residential architecture.
Sources and further reading
This history comes from the Landmarks app’s historical catalog. Names and building uses may reflect the period described.