349 West 84th Street

349 West 84th Street

 

Date: 1896-1897

NB Number: NB 1101-1896

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  True, Clarence

Developer/Owner/Builder: Richard G Platt

Row Configuration: ABBBA

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 and Limestone

Stories: 5

Window Type/Material: See Structure

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated stone base; angled projecting bay; elaborate entrance portico supported by Ionic columns, followed by denticulated cornice and ornamental frieze at the balcony; door at second story features stone enframements with angled pediment; one-over-one windows at second and third stories, with keystone, stone lintels and stone sills; balconette at fourth story with historic iron railings; Special Windows: Cruciform windows at fifth story; arched windows at fourth story Decorative Metal Work: Cast-iron fencing, gate and newel posts at areaway; cast-iron railings at main entrance stairs

Building Notes: One of the series of building following ABBBA pattern Site Features: End of row, low stone curb with original iron fencing, gate and newel posts surrounds recessed areaway

South Facade: Designed (historic) Stoop: Resurfaced stoop (possibly historic gate under stoop) Door(s): Possibly historic primary door; secondary entrance under stoop Windows: Possibly historic (upper stories); possibly historic (basement) Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); possibly historic (basement) Cornice: Original Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Stone and iron Areaway Paving Material: Stone and concrete

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations:  Non-historic metal security grilles at first story windows; non-historic light fixtures; secondary entrance door changed to window

 

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