293 Riverside Drive

293 Riverside Drive

NB Number: NB 1162-1896

Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Information: Block 1889, Lot 43

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Gilbert, C.P.H.

Original Owner: Sarah H. Corwith

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 with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 4 and basement

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Significant Architectural Features: Rounded bay; rusticated basement and first story; foliate lintel at entrance; molded stringcourse at first story; historic grilles at cellar; triple window with engaged columns and denticulated lintel; window at second story with full surround and modillioned lintel; windows at third story with full, eared surrounds withcartouches; denticulated stringcourse above third story; windows with full surrounds at fourth story; cornice with dentils, modillions, and brackets

Alterations: Entrance restored; non-historic railings on stoop, bay and roof; lights; intercom; windows at cellar infilled; basement door replaced

Building Notes: In 1941, 292 and 293 Riverside Drive were converted to single-room apartments with kitchenettes and bathrooms (some only semi-private) (“Two Houses Rebuilt,” New York Times, September 7, 1941, 185) and upgraded in 1954 (ALT 332-1954).

Site Features: Non-historic fence; diamond plate staircase with pipe railing shared with no. 292; grilles

West Facade: Designed (historic, painted, resurfaced)
Stoop: Replaced stoop (gate under stoop – removed)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Mixed (basement)
Cornice: Historic
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Stone
Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal
Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

North Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Painted; wires