353 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; curved projecting bay from first through fourth stories; elaborate entrance portico supported by Ionic columns, followed by denticulated cornice; ornamental frieze below second story windows and at the balcony; door at second story features stone enframements with angled pediment; windows at second and third stories, with keystone, stone lintels and stone sills; round arched windows with keystones and balconette at fourth story; rusticated masonry at fourth story; denticulated cornice with solid balustraded parapet above; Special Windows: Cruciform windows at fifth story; round 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; converted to Synagogue in 1955.
Site Features: Low stone curb with original iron fencing, gate and newel posts surrounds areaway
South Facade: Designed (historic) Windows: Possibly historic (upper stories); possibly historic (basement) Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); 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 References: NYC, Department of Buildings, Certificate of Occupancy 43883-1955.
Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I
Alterations: Black-and-gold painted wood signage on portico; converted to Synagogue in 1955.