850 West End Avenue

850 West End Avenue

NB Number: NB

Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Information: Block 1873, Lot 63

Type:  Tenement

Architect:  Neville & Bagge

Developer/Owner/Builder: James H. Havens

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

Primary Facade:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 6

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated stone base, rough-faced at basement; molded sill course at sixth story; portico with Ionic columns and pilasters supporting a decorated entablature; round-arched windows at second story with foliate keystones (outer bays) and arcaded surround with carved spandrels and plinths (center bays); balustraded balconettes at second and third stories; three-story bowed bays with carved corbels with portrait of Admiral Dewey and unidentified mustachioed man; stone surrounds and  carved spandrels; all other windows with full surrounds and projecting lintels; pressed metal cornice

Alterations: Bulkhead on roof; marquee; lights; stoop railings; remote utility meter; signage; camera in marquee; houses numbers

Building Notes: Built as a tenement the building was converted to single room occupancy in 1941 (CO 29203-1941).

Site Features: Fences and gates on stone curb; siamese hose connection attached to gate; diamond plate stairs; railing

West Facade: Designed (historic, painted)
Stoop: Resurfaced stoop
Porch(es): Historic
Door(s): Replaced primary door; doors at basement replaced
Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement)
Cornice: Historic
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Stone
Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal
Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

North Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick, parged

South Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick, parged; non-historic railing; bulkhead

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Brick, parged; fire escape