157 West 85th Street

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157 West 85th Street

Date: 1890-91

NB Number: NB 1312-1890

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Prague, John G.

Developer/Owner/Builder: D. Willis James

Row Configuration: ABBCCAB’DD’AA’C’C’B’B’

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District Designation Report

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Queen Anne with Romanesque elements

Primary Facade:   Brick, Brownstone, and Ironwork

Stories: 3 with basement

Window Type/Material: One-over-one double-hung/wood; one-over-one double-hung with transom/wood; paired one-over-one with transom/wood.

Basement Type: Raised

Stoop Type: Straight

Structure: Masonry bearing walls

Historic District: Upper West Side - Central Park West HD

Alterations: Basement and parlor story refaced with glazed brick. Fourth story added. Stoop removed; basement entrance created.