282 West End Avenue

282 West End Avenue

Date: 1887-89

NB Number: NB 1019-1887

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Mott, Charles T.

Developer/Owner/Builder: William J. Merritt

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Addendum to the West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension Designation Report

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Romanesque Revival with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brick and Brownstone

Stories: 3 and basement and attic

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Decorative Metal Work: Railing above first story

Significant Architectural Features: Engaged column at first story northern lot line; hipped-roof dormer with paired window; projecting cornice with consoles

Alterations: Stoop removed between 1939 and 1988; basement and first story built out and basement entry constructed; finials removed from dormer; two light fixtures with exposed conduit and intercom by door

Building Notes: One of 18 row houses (280 to 288 West End Avenue, 251 to 275 West 73rd Street), nine remain (280 to 286 West End Avenue, 251, 269 to 275 West 73rd Street).

West Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (basement)
Roof: Original (pitched – asphalt shingles)
Notable Roof Features: Hipped-roof dormer
Cornice: Original
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete