230 Riverside Drive (aka 337 West 95th Street)
230 Riverside Drive
Date:Â 1930-1931
NB Number:Â NB 333-1930
Type: Â Apartment Building
Architect: Â Lench, Charles H.
Developer/Owner/Builder:Â Ciluzzi Construction Corporation
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report: Riverside Drive– West End Historic District Extension II
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Medieval Revival
Primary Facade: Â Â Brick, Stone, and Terra Cotta
Stories:Â 18 and penthouse
Window Type/Material:Â Mixed (upper stories); replaced (basement). (Special windows metal casements)
Entrance:Â With full surround, columns, and carved lintel and details (West) Accessibility ramp with pipe railing (South)
Significant Architectural Features:Stone water table; entrance with full surround, columns, and carved lintel and details; denticulated band course at first story; sill course and diagonal bond brick spandrel with diamond-shaped decoration at second story; molded band course at third story; chamfered corner offset by decorative moldings terminating in griffin gargoyles; bracketed hoods at 13th story; partially denticulated band course at 15th story incorporating bracketed balconette; two-story arcade at 16th and 17th stories with twisted columns; setbacks with denticulated coping; crenelated water tank enclosure with round-arched openings and gargoyles; possibly historic glass canopy at penthouse
Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II
Alterations: Windows replaced. Through-wall air conditioners; marquee; first story grilles altered for air conditioners; siamese hose connection; lights; signage; camera; conduit; louvered vents. Non-historic grille altered for air conditioning; vent in wall; metal screen across light court; cables; through-wall air conditioners
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