House at 112 Sea Cliff Avenue
Why it's listed
Built in 1884 as the Methodist parsonage in Sea Cliff, this two-and-one-half-story house at the corner of Sea Cliff and Dubois Avenues was enlarged in 1887 with an eastern section and a three-story octagonal corner tower. It is a Queen Anne style building with an asymmetrical plan, complex roof shapes, a jerkin-head cross-gable, slate roofing, corbelled chimneys and a wraparound porch with spool-turned posts. Stained-glass windows and many original interior features, including woodwork, staircase and light fixtures, survive. The porte-cochere was removed and the upper stories were resheathed in 1935. The house dates from the 1880s and 1890s, when Sea Cliff shifted from a camp meeting site to a summer resort. It was one of the village's largest and most distinguished houses of that period. Its size and prominent tower make it a well-known local landmark that reflects the prosperity and architectural tastes of the summer population.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as a distinguished example of a late nineteenth century summer house, recalling Sea Cliff's origins as a picturesque seaside resort. It was one of the largest and most distinguished houses built during the village's resort era. It shows typical Queen Anne characteristics and is a well-recognized local landmark because of its rambling design and corner tower.
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 88000015, listed February 18, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 112 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Listed | February 18, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88000015 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Entertainment/Recreation, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence, originally a parsonage; condition described as excellent, with no known threats. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.84980, -73.64055 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 88000015.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5913872
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.