239 West 103rd Street

239 West 103rd Street

Date: 1898

NB Number: NB 232-1898

Type:  Flats

Architect:  True, Clarence

Developer/Owner: Lawrence Buckley

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:   Roman Brick and Stone

Stories: 6 and basement

Structure:Significant Architectural Features: Stoop; portico with Ionic columns and pilasters supporting an entablature with carved pediment; round arched entrance with foliate keystone; round arched windows at first and sixth stories; stone quoins; keyed window surrounds and keystones at first through fifth stories; windows at sixth story set in an arcade with paired Ionic columns on carved corbels

Building Notes: Built as flats, the building was an SRO from 1939 to 1960 when it was reconverted into apartments (ALT 3892-1939; CO 59066-1964). The fire escape was installed prior to the c.1940 tax photograph.

Site Features: Non-historic fence and gate; stairs with pipe railing; pipes

South Facade: Designed (historic, painted) Stoop: Resurfaced Porch(es): Historic Door(s): Replaced primary door; basement door replaced Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement) Security Grilles: Not historic (basement) Cornice: Removed Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Concrete with metal edge Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick, parged; wire

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Alterations: Window at first story altered; newels of stoop removed; railings; lights with conduits; cables; alarm; signs; intercom with postal release box; perforated vent; spigot