311 West 78th Street

311 West 78th Street

NB Number: NB 1321-1893

Block: 1186

Lot: 69

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Pelham, George F.

Developer/Owner/Builder: J. and D. Dunn

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Limestone, Roman Brick, rusticated limestone, and Terra Cotta

Stories: 5

Elements: Five-story rowhouse; limestone base, rusticated at firstfloor, smooth at second; Roman brick upper stories with terra-cotta
trim; full-width swell front rising,four stories capped by terra-cotta balustrade; low stoop; entry recessed under second story balustraded balcony supported on heavy foliate bracket; double-leafwood and plate glass entry door with wrought-iron grille; single groundfloor window with decorative shelf sill; second story windows with flush bead molding; windows at third floor story grouped between pilasters and separated by decorative terra-cotta panels; fourth floor windows grouped with same panels and capped by cartouche; round-arched windows with elaborate terra-cotta enframements at fifth floor; cornice with dentils and scrolled modillions.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Metal casement window installed at first floor; storm windows installed at second and fifth floors; air conditioner installed through the wall at second floor; metal alarm box added at second floor.

History: Built as one of a row of four houses (Nos. 309-315).

References: New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets.