History and architecture
The Kleeberg Residence, designed by noted architect C.P.H. Gilbert and constructed in 1896-98, is an elegant French Renaissance Revival style town house exhibiting a combination of Gothic and Renaissance details characteristic of the period of Francois I. It is located on a prominent site at the intersection of West 72nd Street and Riverside Drive, and is one of four grand town houses remaining at that corner. Built in accordance with restrictive covenants in an area long intended for high-quality residential development, it is an impressive town house designed for that area. Designed with an American basement plan, the Kleeberg Residence is faced in limestone and brick and displays a wealth of carved detail and an elaborately decorative roofline. Its striking design and appearance give the town house a grand presence at the gateway to Riverside Drive.
Sources and further reading
This history comes from the Landmarks app’s historical catalog. Names and building uses may reflect the period described.