317 West 99th Street, aka 317-319 West 99th Street

The Emahrel

317 West 99th Street, aka 317-319 West 99th Street

 

Date: 1910-1911

NB Number: NB 153-1910

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Pelham, George F.

Developer/Owner/Builder: M R L Building Co

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, Limestone, and Terra Cotta

Stories: 8

Structure:Significant Architectural Features: Stone base, rusticated at first and second stories; rusticated entrance surround with large brackets supporting a balustraded balcony; round arched entrance; stone and metal railed balconies; windows at third story with balustraded spandrels, keyed surrounds and scrolled keystones; flared lintels with keystones at fourth through seventh stories; projecting sill course with metal balconettes, terra cotta plaques and surrounds with carved keystones, and fluted frieze at eighth story; Decorative Metal Work: Balconette railings

Site Features: Possibly historic pipe rail fence with stone posts; possibly historic fence and gate across service alley

South Facade: Designed (historic, painted) Stoop: Possibly historic Door(s): Replaced primary door; basement door replaced Windows: Replaced (upper stories); mixed (basement) Cornice: Removed Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Concrete with metal edge Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal and masonry or stone Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick, parged at basement; light court; stone lintels and sills; windows replaced; wires

North Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Yellow brick, patched; clay tile coping stone sills; windows replaced

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Alterations: Basement entrance altered; some windows infilled; cornice removed; conduit; lights; remote utility meter; pipe

 

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