339 West 78th Street
60 Riverside Drive
339 West 78th Street
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Date:Â 1963-65
NB Number:Â NBÂ 263-1961
Type: Â Apartment Building
Architect: Â Wechsler and Schimenti
Developer/Owner/Builder: Junior Estates Inc.
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report: Addendum to the West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension Designation Report
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Modern
Primary Facade: Â Â Brick and Granite
Stories:Â 20
Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension
Significant Architectural Features: Stone surround at entrance; white brick facade; large triple window openings; balconies with glass railings; stepped back at upper stories.
Alterations: Two light fixtures with exposed conduit at first story; exposed conduit at first story; sidewalk canopy.
Building Notes: Although the entrance is located on the West 78th Street facade the building uses the 60 Riverside Drive address.
South Facade: Designed (historic)
Door(s): Original primary door
Windows: Original
Security Grilles: Possibly historic (upper stories)
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete, bluestone
West Facade: Designed (historic)
Facade Notes: Similar to 78th Street facade; balconies with glass railings; through-wall vents at basement; two garage doors and entrance at northern end; intercom by door; window grilles at first story southern end; exposed conduit at first story; three light fixtures with exposed conduit at first story; two security cameras at first story; concrete areaway with planting area; concrete sidewalk and curb.
East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Painted brick facade; exposed conduit at first story; metal fence and gate to side yard; metal stairs and railing, planters and three large metal vents in side yard.