170–176 John Street is a commercial building erected in 1840 facing Burling Slip (now filled in) on John Street along the East River in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. It is one of a small number (possibly only two) of granite-faced Greek Revival buildings to have survived in New York City.Landmarks Preservation Commission report , accessed August 14, 2010
It was originally known as the Hickson W. Field building; later, it was used as a ship chandlery and known as the Baker, Carver & Morrell Building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. ()
In 1982, the real estate developer Daniel W. Gerrity converted the building to residential use, adding a sixth story. The architects for the project were Buttrick White & Burtis.
See also List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan below 14th Street National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan below 14th Street 99 John Street, located on the same street 116 John Street, located on the same street
References
External links Field's Building, 168-170 John Street (formerly 32-38 Burling Slip), New York County, NY, Image and Description at the Library of Congress, online, retrieved 2025-01-11