303 West 106th Street

303 West 106th Street

Date: 1899

NB Number: NB 805-1899

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Janes & Leo

Developer/Owner/Builder: Joseph A Farley

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 Limestone

Stories: 5

Window Type/Material: Some One-over-one, double-hung/Wood; see Structure

Stoop Type: Unknown

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Limestone base; former entrance in center bay of ground floor franked by Doric columns; frieze above ground floor; full width, three story rounded oriel; brick clad upper stories; second story limestone window enframement with quoins, iron balconettes, and Corinthian columns; historic second story wood window frames with transoms (non-historic sash); modillioned cornice above second story with iron railing in front of third story windows; upper story window openings with keystoned lintels, some with quoins; some historic wood windows, casements at third story and one-over-one double hung sash at fourth story; denticulated cornice above fourth story with cast iron balustrade in front of fifth story windows; molded cornice below brick parapet; Decorative Metal Work: Second story window guards; third story iron railing; fifth story cast iron balustrade

Building Notes: Built as part of a row of four houses at 303 to 309 West 106th Street

South Facade: Designed (historic, ground floor parged, second story limestone painted) Stoop: Removed Door(s): Replaced primary door; non-historic basement door Windows: Mixed Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories) Cornice: Original Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Bluestone

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick side wall; irregular arrangement of window openings

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Alterations: Entrance moved from center bay to secondary entrance in right bay; stairs with stone railing removed