211 West 79th Street

211 West 79th Street

Date: 1896-97

NB Number: NB 327-1896

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  True, Clarence

Developer/Owner/Builder: Platt & Marie

Row Configuration: AB

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, Vol. 3

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 4 with basement and 5

Window Type/Material: One-over-one double-hung/Wood

Basement Type: Raised and American

Stoop Type: High and Low

Structure: Masonry bearing walls

Historic District: Upper West Side - Central Park West HD

Alterations: Storefront inserted at ground story. 1930: Alt 1881-1930 [Source: Alteration Application] Architect – John H Morrow   Owner – Cordelia Standish

Projecting storefront extension constructed 1933: Alt 1560-1933 [Source: Alteration Application]  Owner – Cordelia Standish   Builder – Levy & Berger

Existing storefront remodeled with plate glass veneer and aluminum cornice. 1966: Alt 95-1966 [Source: Alteration Application]               Owner: Dr Leonard Ross    Builder – Linden Storefront Corp