242 West 101st Street, aka 252A West 101st Street

242 West 101st Street, aka 252A 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

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Rough faced rustication at basement; two story angular oriel with carved, foliate base; depressed arched window surrounds at first story; molded stringcourses; carved spandrels; modillioned metal cornice; possibly historic grilles at cellar

Site Features: Non-historic fence and gate; pipe; bin for trash receptacles

North Facade: Designed (historic, resurfaced, altered) Stoop: Replaced Door(s): Altered primary door; basement door replaced Windows: Replaced (upper stories); mixed (basement) Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); mixed (basement) Cornice: Historic Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal Areaway Paving Material: Slate

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Alterations: Stoop replaced with diamond plate stairs; entrance altered to accommodate single door; lights; remote utility meter; vent with perforated plate and air conditioner in cellar windows; non-historic grille altered for air conditioner