274 West 86th Street
274 West 86th Street
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Date:Â 1895-1896
NB Number:Â NB 1258-1895
Type: Â Rowhouse
Architect: Â Gilbert, C.P.H.
Developer/Owner/Builder:Â John O Baker
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report:Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Â Â Brick and Limestone
Stories:Â 5
Structure:Â Â Significant Architectural Features: Curved bays from the first through fourth stories; possibly historic stone landing; wood and glass double leaf door; stone balustrades at second and fifth stories; a series of ornamental stone work; cartouche above window at second story; floral swags above windows at fourth story; plaques frame windows at the fifth story; historic metal modillioned and denticulated cornice
Building Notes: Part of a row of four, five-story brick and stone row houses, originally designed as single family residences.
Site Features: Wide low stone stoop; below grade areaway enclosed by a low curved stone retaining wall with metal fencing; historic stone hip-wall with non-historic metal fencing, surrounds recessed areaway
North Facade: Designed (historic, painted) Stoop: Possibly historic stoop (Gate under stoop – altered) Door(s): Possibly historic primary door; basement entrance Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement) Cornice: Original Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Stone Areaway Paving Material: Stone
Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I
Alterations: Windows replaced; non-historic light fixture at main entrance
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