233 West 83rd Street: Amidon

233 West 83rd Street

Date: 1891-1892

NB Number: NB 203-1891

Type:  Flats

Architect:  Angell, Edward L.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Georgiana M Amidon

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick and Terra Cotta

Stories: 7

Window Type/Material: See Structure

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Round arched main entrance and flanking windows; stone stoop with historic cast iron railings; elaborately decorated window surrounds with curved bay corner from third to sixth stories; corbels under pilasters that flank arched windows at fourth story; recessed areaway with low stone curb and historic cast iron fencing; arched windows at the fourth story; third story corner metal balustrade; metal balconette at sixth story

South Facade: Designed (historic) Stoop: Historic stoop (original gate under stoop) Door(s): Original primary door Windows: Mixed (upper stories); mixed (basement) Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement) Storefront(s): Replaced Cornice: Removed Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Stone Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

East Facade: Designed (historic, altered) Facade Notes: Elaborately-decorated window surrounds with balconette at the third story, with canted bay corner from third to sixth stories; corbels under pilasters that flank arched windows at fourth story; non-historic store fronts

West Facade: Designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick facade with no design features; simple windows with molded stone sills; fire escape; gated alleyway

North Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick; light court; water tower

References: NYC, Department of Buildings

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Windows replaced; cornice removed at roofline; storefronts renovated; cell phone towers on roof