238 West 101st Street

238 West 101st Street

Date: 1892-1893

NB Number: NB 265-1892

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Schellenger, Gilbert A.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Frank E Wise

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

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

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brownstone

Stories: 3 and basement

Stoop Type: Unknown

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Rough faced rustication at basement; banding at first story; two story angled oriel with carved base; possibly historic cellar window; molded stringcourses; carved spandrel panels; modillioned metal cornice

Site Features: Non-historic fence and railings; concrete stairs; bin for trash receptacles; diamond plate hatch

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted, resurfaced, altered) Stoop: Removed Door(s): Replaced primary door Windows: Replaced (upper stories); mixed (basement) Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement) Cornice: Historic Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Alterations: Stoop removed, entrance relocated to basement; historic entrance converted into window with simple surround; wires; lights; conduit; remote utility meters; cellar window infilled; intercom; postal release box