It was built in 1883 at 1800 Park Avenue for its first owner, Charles Bardwell, and its original plan was in the Queen Anne style.

In 1890 its second owner, Emil Ferrant, had the house remodeled in the Moorish Revival style that was popular at the time.

Norwegian-born architect Carl F. Struck added two onion domed towers, a wraparound porch with spindlework columns, ogee arches, and deep-toned stained glass windows.

[4] In 1986 partners Mary Lou Maxwell and Jean Steward bought the house and renovated it, subdividing it into four apartments.

At the time, the house was structurally sound, but significant mechanical work was required, including new heating, electrical, and plumbing systems.