788 West End Avenue

788 West End Avenue

NB Number: NB 1508-1894

Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Information: Block 1870, Lot 3

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Prague, John G.

Original Owner: Peter J. Brennan

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

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

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival with alterations

Primary Facade:   Stone

Stories: 5

Alterations: placeholder

Decorative Metal Work: Possibly historic gate at service entrance

Significant Architectural Features: Bowed facade; projecting molding and foliate corbels at first story; spandrel panels with denticulated molding; round arched windows at fifth story; mansard roof

Alterations: Stoops and areaway altered, non-historic railings and fence; window at first story infilled; intercom; lights; decorative details; mansard repaired and painted; postal release box; remote utility meters; pipes

Site Features: Brick enclosure with fence and gate; steps

West Facade: Designed (historic, painted, altered)
Stoop: Replaced
Door(s): Replaced primary door; possibly historic gate at service entrance; gate at basement replaced
Windows: Replaced
Roof: Possibly historic (pitched – shingles)
Notable Roof Features: Mansard
Cornice: Altered
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Stone
Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Brick; metal
Areaway Paving Material: Concrete; metal edge on stairs

North Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick, parged; vents; through-wall air conditioner; windows replaced, some possibly altered; non-historic grilles; light