285 Riverside Drive

285 Riverside Drive

NB Number: NB 505-1925

Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Information: Block 1889, Lot 36

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Candela, Rosario

Developer/Owner/Builder: Paterno Construction Co

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

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

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 15 and basement

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Decorative Metal Work: Balconette above entrance; half-grilles; metal-and-glass door and transom; possibly historic lights

Significant Architectural Features: Stone base; entrance with fluted pilasters and cable molding supporting a segmental pediment with decorated tympanum incorporated within two-story surround with paired fluted pilasters supporting lintel with metal balconette; windows at first and second stories paired with terra-cotta surrounds with carved spandrels and friezes; terra-cotta cornice above third story; windows at fourth story with terra-cotta lintels; windows at 13th and 14th stories paired with full surrounds with balustrades; small windows at 13th and 14th stories with terra-cotta lintels; some historic four-over-four, six-over-six, and eight-over-eight sash; parapet with roundels and swags

Alterations: Parapet replaced (except for decoration); lintels replaced; non-historic grilles at basement altered for air conditioners; some storm and screen windows; through-wall air conditioners; cameras with conduits; plaques; brass siamese connection; access hatch for fuel tank with vent and sign; basement windows infilled

Building Notes: The entrance is on West 101st Street. At the time of designation there is a sidewalk shed across the facade.

Site Features: Non-historic metal gate at service alley

North Facade: Designed (historic, patched, repointed)
Door(s): Possibly historic primary door
Windows: Mixed (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Historic (upper stories); not historic (basement)
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete with metal edge
Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal
Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Yellow brick, patched; windows mixed some possibly historic four-over-four and six-over-six sash; roof-top bulkheads; pipes, television antennas; water tank on metal supports; through-wall air conditioners; fire escape; conduits Site: diamond-plate steps with metal railings; concrete paved areaway

West Facade: Designed (historic)
Facade Notes: Similar to primary facade; entrance with single step and cheek walls; door replaced; upper facade patched and repointed; windows mixed, some historic four-over-four sash; non-historic grilles at ground floor altered for air conditioners; cameras with conduit; plaque; remote utility meter; spigot; lights Site: concrete sidewalk; stone curb

South Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Yellow brick, patched; windows replaced; antenna on roof; through-wall air conditioners