334 West 85th Street, AKA 332-334 West 85th Street

334 West 85th Street

Date: 1895-1896

NB Number: NB 2139-1895

Type:  Flats

Architect:  Neville & Bagge

Developer/Owner/Builder: Smith & Roffler

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: 5

Window Type/Material: See Structure

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Two story rusticated stone base with high water table; historic curved stone stair; central entrance that is flanked by historic light fixtures; historic wood and glass double leaf doors with transom; below each first through third story windows is a ornately decorated spandrel panel; round arched fifth story windows feature scrolled keystones; all windows are enframed by terra cotta surrounds with varying styles of decoration from simple to elaborate; terra cotta medallions between windows at fifth story topped by a denticulated bracketed cornice;  Special Windows: Round arched one-over-one windows at the fifth story

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

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

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Windows replaced