305 West 97th Street, aka 305-307 West 97th Street
Rose House
305 West 97th Street, aka 305-307 West 97th Street
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Date:Â 1901
NB Number:Â NB 553-1901
Type: Â Flats
Architect: Â Pelham, George F.
Developer/Owner/Builder:Â Adam N Brown
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report:Riverside Drive– West End Historic District Extension II
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Â Â Brick and Limestone
Stories:Â 7
Window Type/Material:Â See Structure
Stoop Type:Â Unknown
Structure:Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated at first story; bowed bays with carved bases; stone banding at second and seventh stories; rusticated brickwork at third and fourth stories; terra cotta sills and stringcourses; balcony above entrance supported by scrolled brackets with bellflower pendants; balcony with scrolled brackets at fourth story; windows at second story with foliate keystones; flared lintels with scrolled keystones at third through fifth stories, central windows at third story with cartouches; modillioned cornice; possibly historic light fixtures
Building Notes: Built as flats, the building was converted into a single room occupancy residence in 1940. (ALT 3176-1940) It is currently operated by the Volunteers of America.
Site Features: Non-historic fence; diamond plate staircase with pipe railing
South Facade: Designed (historic, painted, patched) Stoop: Replaced stoop (gate under stoop – replaced) Door(s): Replaced primary door Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement) Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); not historic (basement) Cornice: Original Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal
West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick, repointed; clay tile coping North Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick, repointed, patched; segmental arched windows with stone sills and brick lintels; windows replaced; fence on roof; water tank
Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II
Alterations: Base painted; new stoop with handicapped access ramp; stoop and balcony railings replaced; grilles at first story altered for air conditioners; signage; siamese hydrant; vents in basement; remote utility meter; spigot
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