255 West 101st Street

255 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: See Structure

Structure:Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated base; low stoop; portico with Ionic columns; modillioned cornice incorporating portico; segmental arched windows at first story one with possibly historic six-over-six sash; segmental arched window at second story with engaged column in mullion and carved stone label molding; window at third story with engaged columns and bracketed sill and lintel; quarter-round oriel with pulvinated base and modillioned cornice; molded sill course at fourth story; window at fourth story with flared lintel with scrolled keystone; metal cornice with heavily decorated brackets, wreath and swag decorated frieze and modillions; Special Windows: Oculi with possibly historic multi-light panes; quarter round oriel with leaded glass transom; inset angular bay; double window with fanlight transom; Decorative Metal Work: Balconette railing; grille

Building Notes: One in a row of six houses in an ABCCBA pattern with numbers 245-253 West 101st Street.

Site Features: Concrete staircase with pipe railings; gooseneck pipe

South Facade: Designed (historic, painted) Stoop: Resurfaced Porch(es): Historic Door(s): Replaced primary door; non-historic door at basement Windows: Mixed (upper stories); not visible (basement) Security Grilles: Mixed (upper stories); possibly historic (basement) Cornice: Historic Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone

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

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Alterations: Lights with conduits; intercom; storm windows; remote utility meter; basement grille covered with metal mesh