The Townhouses of Sunnyside Gardens
The townhouses of Sunnyside Gardens share a common architectural language, yet no two rows are exactly alike.
Built between 1924 and 1928, these homes were designed as part of a larger vision that balanced architecture, gardens, open space, and community. Their character comes not from ornament, but from proportion, brickwork, rooflines, gardens, and thoughtful variation.
Today, these details continue to shape how the homes live, how buyers experience them, and how the neighborhood is understood.
Townhouse Type Catalogue
Type A, A': Two-Bay Row House
Type B,B': Two-Bay Row House
Type C,C': Three-Bay Row House
Type D, D': Three-Bay Row House
Type E, E': Three-Bay Row House
Type F, F': Three-Bay Row House
Type G, G': Three-Bay Row House
Type H, H1: Three-Bay Row House
Type I, I': Three-Bay Row House
Type J, J': Three-Bay Row House
Type K, K': Three-Bay Row House
Type L, L': Three-Bay Row House
Type M, M'': Four-Bay Row House
Type N,N': Four-Bay Row House
Type O: Four-Bay Row House
Type P,P': Three-Bay Row House
Type Q, Q': Four-Bay Row House
Type R, R': Three-Bay Row House
Type S, S': Four-Bay Row House
Type T, T': Four-Bay Row House
Type U, U': Four-Bay Row House
Type V,V'': Four-Bay Row House
Type W,W': Four-Bay Row House
Type X, X': Five-Bay Row House
What Makes a Sunnyside Gardens Townhouse Different?
Unlike many New York row houses, Sunnyside Garden’s homes were designed as part of a carefully planned community. Their architecture reflects a balance between individuality and cohesion, with variations in façade composition, roof form, gardens, porches, and court relationships creating a neighborhood that feels unified without becoming repetitive.
Brickwork
Decorative brickwork, clinker brick, parapets, and subtle patterns create texture and character.
Classic Rooflines
Flat roofs, slate gables, and attic half-stories define Sunnyside Gardens streetscapes.
Porches
Porches, entryways, and original doors create a welcoming transition between house and street.
Private Gardens
Front gardens, rear yards, pathways, and courts are central to the neighborhood’s design.
Unique Windows
Window patterns help distinguish many of the original house types and architectural styles.
Historic Details
Original doors, bay windows, slate, ironwork, preserved architectural features remain highly valued.
Historic District & Preservation
In 2007, the majority of Sunnyside Gardens was designated as the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. The designation recognized the neighborhood as one of the nation’s most important planned garden communities, noted for its cohesive architecture, landscaped courts, and innovative community design.
Today, landmark protections help preserve many of the architectural features that define Sunnyside Gardens, including brick facades, rooflines, porches, windows, and the neighborhood’s distinctive relationship between homes, gardens, and shared open space. Exterior alterations may require review and approval by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.