353 West 84th Street
353 West 84th Street
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Date:Â 1896-1897
NB Number:Â NB 1101-1896
Type: Â Rowhouse
Architect: Â True, Clarence
Developer/Owner/Builder:Â Richard G Platt
Row Configuration:Â ABBBA
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report:  Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Â Â Brick and Limestone
Stories:Â 5
Window Type/Material:Â See Structure
Structure:Â Â 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;Â 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.
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