37-39 Riverside Drive

37-39 Riverside Drive

NB Number: NB 676-1924

Block: 1185

Lot: 42

Type:  Tower

Architect:  Schwartz & Gross

Developer/Owner/Builder: 37 Riverside Drive Inc. (Clement S. Crystal, Pres.)

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Neo-Renaissance

Primary Facade:   Brick and Limestone

Stories: 15

Elements: Fifteen story rectangular tower; brick with limestone trim and rusticated two-story base; quoins; some remaining original six-over-one wood sash windows (paired at end bays); hooded entry on West 76th Street; bandcourses above fourth and thirteenth stories; hooded windows and decorative panels on fourteenth story, denticulated and modillioned cornice; original grille at basement.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Most windows replaced in a variety of types; parts of base cornice removed for air conditioners.

History: Building replaced three rowhouses, including half of row of four by Lamb & Rich.

References: New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets.