299 Riverside Drive: Rockledge Hall

299 Riverside Drive: Rockledge Hall

NB Number: NB 518-1910

Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Information: Block 1889, Lot 72

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect/Builder:  MacDonald Evan T.

Original Owner: Rockledge Construction Co.

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

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

National Register Designation: N/A

Style:  Renaissance Revival

Materials:   Brick, Stone, and Terra Cotta

Stories: 12 with basement

Special Windows: Possibly historic fan transoms and casement windows at first story; possibly historic metal-and-glass door and transom

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated stone base; Flemish-bond brick upper facade; round-arched windows at first story with keystones; windows at third story with lintel course; windows at fourth through 12th stories with flared brick lintels with stone or terra-cotta keystones; terra-cotta sill courses at sixth, eighth, 10th and 11th stories; round and flat-arched windows at 11th and 12th stories paired with full terra-cotta surrounds; large plaques at 12th story with cartouches; copper cornice with brackets and roundels

Alterations: Stoop railings; windows at first story altered with one moveable pane; small windows possibly cut in at 11th and 12th stories, one with part of plaque incorporated in sill; lights with conduits; marquee replaced; metal hatch at basement

Building Notes: The entrance is on West 102nd Street.

Site Features: Pipe railing with painted posts; metal grille; metal fence and gate across areaway; pipe
North Facade: Designed (historic, repointed)
Stoop: Resurfaced
Door(s): Possibly historic primary door
Windows: Mixed (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); not historic (basement)
Cornice: Historic
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Stone; concrete with metal edge at corner
Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal and concrete or stone

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick laid in running bond, patched; windows with brick lintels and stone or terracotta sills; fire escape; non-historic metal railing on roof; non-historic grilles altered for air conditioners at first story; possibly historic grilles at basement; conduits Site: concrete steps with metal railings; concrete-paved areaway

West Facade: Designed (historic)
Facade Notes: Similar to primary facade; two entrances, one with full surround and keystone; doors replaced; intercom with electric keypad lock; non-historic grilles at basement, possibly historic half grilles at first story; windows at first story altered with single moveable pane; paired windows at 11th and 12th stories in round-arched surrounds; lights; camera with conduit; remote utility meter Site: pipe railings with painted posts; stand pipe; concrete sidewalk, stone curb except at corner, which is concrete with metal edge

South Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick laid in running bond with contrasting brick details; brick lintels; windows replaced; non-historic railing on roof