House at 200 Bay Avenue
Why it's listed
Set on a one-acre lot along Bay Avenue in the village of Huntington Bay, this rambling two-and-one-half story house dates to about 1890. It is a Tudor Revival residence with a shingled first floor, a stucco and half-timbered second floor, a stone and brick foundation, and three projecting gabled pavilions with trusswork on the south facade. Leaded casement windows, exposed rafter ends and gabled porches with half-timbering add to its picturesque character. West of the house stands the original shingled garage and servants' quarters, which also contributes to the property. The house represents the large homes built for wealthy owners as Huntington's north shore became a popular summer resort between 1880 and 1920. Its spacious lot, scenic setting and period outbuilding reflect the typical pattern of the area, and the property remains largely intact in both setting and architectural detail. Architect and builder are unknown.
Significance in brief: The house is considered architecturally significant as a representative example of the large, upper-income single-family homes built in Huntington Bay during its rapid turn-of-the-century development. It is a well-crafted Tudor Revival dwelling with half-timbering, steeply pitched gables, casement windows and decorative wooden trim. It also keeps the hallmarks of local residences: a large main house, a landscaped lot, a scenic view and a complementary period outbuilding.
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 85002535, listed September 26, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 200 Bay Ave., Huntington Bay |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | September 26, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002535 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition, on its original site, with no known threats; in use as a residence. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.90013, -73.41941 (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 85002535.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5914070
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.