349 West End Avenue

  • 347 & 349 West End Avenue A
  • 349 West End Avenue C
  • 349 West End Avenue D
  • 349 West End Avenue B
  • 347 & 349 West End Avenue C
  • 347 & 349 West End Avenue B
  • 349 West End Avenue A

349 West End Avenue

 

Date: 1891

NB Number: NB 47-91

Block: 1185

Lot: 71

Elements: No. 349 is a mirror image of No. 347 West End Avenue, but retains its stone balustrade above the entry.

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Lamb & Rich

Developer/Owner/Builder: Lamb & Rich

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Eclectic Renaissance and Eclectic Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

History:  Built as one of a row of 14 houses (Nos. 343-357 West End Avenue, 301-305 West 76th Street, 302-306 West 77th Street). Sold to Louis M. Powell on Aug. 17, 1901, and owned by her family until 1943.

References: New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets. NB 47-91. Alt. 326-44.

Alterations: Converted to Class A multiple dwelling in 1944. Rooftop addition constructed; roof tiles removed and replaced with asphalt shingles; white aluminum casement windows installed at all floors; single-leaf door added on right at basement; house number plaques applied at basement level; entry lamps added; wrought-iron areaway railing and first floor window grille installed.

 

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