332 West 84th Street

332 West 84th Street

Date: 1888-1889

NB Number: NB 1564-1888

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Taft, Joseph H.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Nelson M Whipple

Row Configuration: ABBA

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

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

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Romanesque Revival

Primary Facade:   Brownstone

Stories: 3 and basement

Basement Type: Unknown

Stoop Type: Unknown

Roof Type/Material: Pitched/Slate, Terra Cotta

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated brownstone base with massive stone stoop; main entrance with historic wood and glass double leaf door; first story windows have transom separated by stone lintel; two story curved projecting bay topped by curved stone cornice supporting a peaked gable with decorative classical details; Decorative Metal Work: Iron security door and grille.

Building Notes: One of the series of building following ABBA pattern.

Site Features: Recessed areaway

North Facade: Designed (historic, patched, patches at lower portion of facade) Stoop: Historic stoop (possibly historic gate under stoop) Door(s): Historic primary door; secondary entrance possibly historic Windows: Replaced (upper stories); possibly historic (basement) Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement) Roof: Pitched – slate/terra cotta (historic) Notable Roof Features: Hipped roof with gable Cornice: Historic;  Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Brownstone Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Windows replaced; non-historic light fixture at main and secondary entrances