270 West 84th Street
Congregation Ohav Sholom
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.