755 West End Avenue

755 West End Avenue

NB Number: NB 438-1924

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Candela, Rosario

Developer/Owner/Builder: West End-97th St. Corp.

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Riverside Drive– West End Historic District Extension II

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Colonial Revival with alterations

Primary Facade:   Brick, Stone, and Terra Cotta

Stories: 15

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Significant Architectural Features: Entrance with full surround and broken scroll pediment; large windows at first and second story paired in surround with fluted pilasters; single windows at first story with decorative tympana and stone or cast-stone imposts and keystones; band course with rosettes and urns above second story; windows at third and fifth stories with terra-cotta lintels; lintel courses incorporating decorative lintels at 12th and 15th stories; band course incorporating balustraded spandrels at 14th story; rusticated brickwork at 14th and 15th stories; two-story surrounds at 14th and 15th stories with decorative terra-cotta spandrels and tympana; terra-cotta spandrels and lintel course at 15th story; decorative swags and cartouches below parapet; piers with railings and scrolled brackets on parapet

Alterations: Balconettes removed, balustrades reset flush with wall; marquee

East Facade: Designed (historic, painted, patched, repointed)

Door(s): Possibly historic primary door

Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)

Security Grilles: Possibly historic (upper stories); possibly historic (basement)

Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete

Curb Material(s): Stone

North Facade: Designed (historic)

Facade Notes: Similar to primary facade; emergency exit with granite stoop and cheek walls; metal door with decorative iron work; possibly historic grilles at first story and basement, one at basement with metal mesh; brickwork patched and repointed; stonework painted; windows replaced; balconettes removed, balustrades reset flush with wall; siamese hose connection; camera; light; remote utility meter; possibly historic metal fence and gate on stone curb across service alley, bell on gate Site: concrete sidewalk; stone curb

South Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)

Facade Notes: Yellow brick, patched; windows replaced; water tank on metal support; pipes; railing

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)

Facade Notes: Yellow brick, patched; fire escape; brick and glass bulkheads on roof; railing in parapet; windows replaced; conduits; non-historic grille altered for air conditioner