284 West End Avenue

284 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:  Renaissance Revival stripped

Primary Facade:   Brownstone

Stories: 4 and basement

Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension

Significant Architectural Features: Engaged column at first story southern lot line; full-width angled bay at upper stories

Alterations: Stoop removed between 1939 and 1988; basement and first story built out and basement entry constructed; hexagonal roof removed between 1939 and 1988 and brick parapet wall constructed; light fixture above 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).

References: New York City Department of Taxes, Photographic Record, c. 1939 and c. 1988.

Site Features: Hatch in sidewalk

West Facade: Designed (painted)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Historic (basement)
Cornice: Removed
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete