145 Grand Street

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4-story residential building completed around 1822 as a Federal-style dwelling for Gerard Rutgers, the easternmost of three nearly identical buildings built together. This building’s fourth story had been added by 1866, at which time its window lintels may have been replaced, a storefront constructed, and a wood cornice installed. At that time, the neighborhood was becoming increasing commercial in character; the building was occupied by a pawn shop. Later businesses included a pharmacy and safe company. The building is currently residential with the ground floor occupied by Essential Spa. It is three bays wide, and clad in red-painted brick. A grey metal fire escape runs down the left two-thirds of the facade.