330 West 85th Streeet, AKA 328-330 West 85th Street

330 West 85th Street

Date: 1898-1899

NB Number: NB 848-1898

Type:  Tenement

Architect:  Pelham, George F.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Elias Kempner

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report:Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick, Stone, and Terra Cotta

Stories: 6

Window Type/Material: See Structure

Structure: Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated stone base with high water table; historic stone stairs and stoop lead to central entrance that is flanked by Ionic pilasters topped by scrolled brackets that support entrance hood; ornately decorated spandrel panel and scrolled keystone below each first story window; one-over-one windows from the first to third stories and six-over-six windows from the fourth to sixth stories; all windows are enframed by terra cotta surrounds with varying styles of decoration from simple to elaborate; topped by a denticulated bracketed cornice

Site Features: Recessed areaway with low stone curb and iron fencing

North Facade: Designed (historic) Stoop: Historic; Door(s): Replaced primary door; area way door; Windows: Replaced (upper stories); possibly historic ;(basement) Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement); Cornice: Original; Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Stone/iron Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible);

Facade Notes: Brick facade

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Main entrance reconfigured and doors replaced with metal and glass double doors; some windows replaced; non-historic light fixtures at stoop