Baker, George F., Jr. and Sr., Houses
Also known as: House at 67, 69 East 93rd St.; The Synod of the Bishops of t
Why it's listed
On the corner of Park Avenue and East 93rd Street in Manhattan's Carnegie Hill, three brick houses form a single architectural complex designed by Delano & Aldrich. The corner mansion, built in 1918 for Francis F. Palmer, was bought in 1928 by banker George F. Baker Jr. He hired the original architects to add a ballroom wing, a courtyard garden, a garage with apartment, and a townhouse at No. 67 for his father. All additions follow a modified neo-Federal style, with brick walls, stone detailing and a courtyard that is a rare feature in New York City. The complex was finished in 1931 and is described as one of the last grand town house groups built in the city. In 1958 a Russian Orthodox synod bought the main house and converted the ballroom into a cathedral, adding exterior staircases approved by William Adams Delano. Numbers 67 and 69 remain private residences.
Significance in brief: The complex is described as architecturally cohesive and unparalleled in Manhattan, with additions designed in a modified neo-Federal style to harmonize with the 1918 mansion. It is also called one of the most significant properties in Carnegie Hill. It marks the end of grand town house construction in New York City and represents Delano & Aldrich's work at its finest.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82003367, listed June 3, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 67, 69, and 75 E. 93rd St., New York |
|---|---|
| County | Manhattan |
| Listed | June 3, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003367 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Delano & Aldrich |
| Architectural style | Modified neo-Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Number 75, with its ballroom wing, is used as a cathedral by a religious synod; Numbers 67 and 69 remain private residences. Condition is described as excellent and altered. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.78497, -73.95380 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82003367.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5480873
- This listing as JSON
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