328 West 77th Street

328 West 77th Street

NB Number: NB 955-91 (Alt. 108-40, 1920-52)

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Mott, Charles T.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Perez M. Stewart

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Francois I and Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick, Brownstone, Orange Roman Brick, Roman Brick, rusticated brownstone, and Terra Cotta

Stories: 4 with basement and attic

Elements: Four-story rowhouse with basement and attic; rusticated brownstone basement and first floor, orange Roman brick above; one-over-one double-hung wood sash; splayed Roman brick lintels and curved brick moldings enframe the second and third story windows; shorter horizontal windows the fourth or attic level; an oriel bay rises from the second through the third story and is supported by a foliate carved corbel; dentilled string course moldings define the second and fourth floors; terra-cotta corbelled table cornice and panelled parapet; steep hipped slate roof with copper cresting.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Converted from one-family dwelling to Class A multiple dwelling in 1940. Stoop and door removed and entry relocated to basement in 1952. Wrought-iron areaway railings acid brick wall added; one-over-one metal sash windows installed at fourth floor: metal casement window replaced original entry door at first (parlor) floor; entry lamps added.

History: Built as one of a row of 13 houses (Nos. 308-332; Nos. 314 and 316 demolished ca. 1924). Theodore Wentz purchased the house on May 5, 1892, and it was owned by his widow, Sarah, until 1939.

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