270 West 84th Street

Congregation Ohav Sholom

270 West 84th Street

 

Date: 1895-1896

NB Number: NB 219-1895

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Kafka & Mott

Developer/Owner/Builder: Frederick P Forster

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

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

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Colonial Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 5

Window Type/Material: See Structure

Structure: Significant Architectural Features: Bowed facade; quoining at corners flared lintels with keystone; bracketed cornice topped by balustrade; Special Windows: Oval window at first story

North Facade: Designed (historic) Stoop: Removed Porch(es): Altered Door(s): Replaced primary door; secondary door at the eastern most part of facade Windows: Replaced Cornice: Historic Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick facade with one-over-one window and simple stone sill; chimney stack

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Entrance porch removed; doors replaced; windows replaced

History: Built as a row house, the building was used as a private club from 1912-1940. Since 1940 it has been home to Congregation Ohav Shalom.  References: NYC Department of Buildings, ALT 1046-1912P, ALT 3511-1940.

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