This house is representative of the shoebox style. It has retained its original, particularly elaborate brick cladding, showcasing the use of polychromatic materials. It illustrates the threat facing these types of homes, many of which have been demolished to increase density and maximize land use. The borough of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie has been especially affected by this trend. In response, the borough undertook a characterization of all 561 shoebox houses in its territory. This effort made it possible to assess the architectural components and the context of each building’s setting, resulting in three levels of interest being established.

In 2019, the borough adopted a by-law regulating the transformation and demolition of shoebox houses.

As for 5637 Normanville, the house was classified as level 2, with a special mention for the quality of its cornice. It was demolished in 2018, but the façade was preserved and incorporated into a new single-family home.