349 West End Avenue
Date:Â 1891
NB Number:Â NB 47-91
Block:Â 1185
Lot:Â 71
Elements:Â No. 349 is a mirror image of No. 347 West End Avenue, but retains its stone balustrade above the entry.
Type: Â Rowhouse
Architect: Â Lamb & Rich
Developer/Owner/Builder:Â Lamb & Rich
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Eclectic Renaissance and Eclectic Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Â Â
Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD
History:Â 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:Â New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets. NB 47-91. Alt. 326-44.
Alterations:Â 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.