320 West 83rd Street, AKA 318-322 West 83rd Street
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320 West 83rd Street, AKA 318-322 West 83rd Street
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Date:Â 1901-1902
NB Number:Â NB 480-1901
Type: Â Flats
Architect: Â Pelham, George F.
Developer/Owner/Builder:Â Elias Kempner
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report:  Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Beaux-Arts
Primary Facade: Â Â iron-spot brick, Stone, and Terra Cotta
Stories:Â 7
Window Type/Material:Â See Structure
Structure: Significant Architectural Features: H-shaped plan; two story rusticated stone base; ironspot brick upper facade; entrance surround with acanthus molding, segmental pediment, and cartouche; possibly historic metal and glass door; chamfered reveals at light court; terra cotta banding and stringcourse at seventh story; multi story bowed bays with elaborately carved bases; balcony; windows with stone or terra cotta flared lintels with elaborate keystones (including the light court); eared surrounds, some with segmental pediments; fire escape across light court; cornice; decorative metal work: possibly historic fire escape and railings across light court
Site Features: Possibly historic metal fence at basement entrance; vertical pipe; conduit
North Facade: Designed (historic, some brick replaced) Door(s): Possibly historic primary door; non-historic metal door at basement Windows: Replaced Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement) Cornice: Historic Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone
East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick, partially painted and parged; clay tile coping; stone sills and lintels; windows replaced, one at seventh story enlarged; brick chimney; pipes on roof
Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I
Alterations: Entrance altered; additional fire escapes; balcony on east pavilion altered for fire escape; cheek walls at entrance removed; lights; conduits; some brick replaced; remote utility meter