332 West 77th Street

332 West 77th Street

Date: 1891-92

NB Number: NB 955-91 (Alt. 474-50, Alt. 1107-58)

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:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Brick, Brownstone, Roman Brick, and rusticated brownstone

Stories: 4 with basement

Elements: Four-story rowhouse with brownstone basement; rusticated brownstone first floor, Roman brick above; splayed Roman brick lintels and curve brick moldings enframe the second and third story windows; one-over-one double-hung wood sash; a round bay rises from an angled base through the third floor, terminating in a copper balustrade railing; table corbel cornice with panelled parapet in copper; pitched roof with stepped party wall ends and chimney; wrought-iron window grilles at basement.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Converted to Class A multiple dwelling in 1950. Stoop and door removed and entry relocated to basement in 1958, with original entry opening retained. Wrought-iron areaway railings and balcony at original door installed; aluminum storm windows installed; entry lamps added.

History: Built as one of a row of 13 houses (Nos. 308-332; Nos. 314 and 316 demolished ca. 1924). No. 332 is similar to No. 308 and is a visual terminus to this group. F. & Layinia L. Cunningham purchased the house on Jan, 17, 1896, and owned it until 1950.

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