253 West 101st Street (aka 253-253A West 101st Street)

253 West 101st Street (aka 253-253A West 101st Street)

Date: 1900-1901

NB Number: NB 438-1900

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Neville & Bagge

Developer/Owner/Builder: Egan & Hallecy

Row Configuration: ABCCBA

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: 4

Window Type/Material: Oriel, see Structure

Structure:Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated base; low stoop with rounded cheek walls; portico with Ionic columns and pilasters; possibly historic door; modillioned cornice incorporating portico; segmental arched windows at first story with scrolled keystones, smaller window on west serves as transom for secondary entrance; windows at second story with full surrounds and bracketed lintels; oriel with carved brackets, engaged Ionic columns, and modillioned cornice; molded sill course at fourth story; windows at fourth story with carved keystones; metal cornice with heavily decorated brackets, wreath and swag decorated frieze and modillions; Special Windows: Bowed oriel; Decorative Metal Work: Balconette railing; grilles

Building Notes: One in a row of six houses in an ABCCBA pattern with numbers 245-251 and 255 West 101st Street.

Site Features: Bin for trash receptacles; diamond plate hatch (extends up the bulkhead)

South Facade: Designed (historic, painted) Stoop: Resurfaced Porch(es): Historic Door(s): Possibly historic primary door; possibly historic gate and replacement door at secondary entrance Windows: Replaced Security Grilles: Possibly historic (upper stories) Cornice: Historic Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Alterations: Stoop railings; lights; remote utility meter