500 West End Avenue, aka 500-506 West End Avenue, 267-281 West 84th Street
San Jose
Date: 1914-1915
NB Number: NB 279-1914
Type: Apartment Building
Architect: Schwartz & Gross
Developer/Owner/Builder: Paterno Construction Company
NYC Landmarks Designation: Historic District
Landmark Designation Report: Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I
National Register Designation: N/A
Primary Style: Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Brick, Limestone, and Terra Cotta
Stories: 12
Window Type/Material: See Structure
Structure: Significant Architectural Features: Two story limestone entrance with pediment flanked by paired Ionic pilasters; limestone balconettes at the third, sixth, and ninth stories; Special Windows: Stained glass window at first story courtyard; Decorative Metal Work: Security grilles at ground story windows; gate at courtyard
West Facade: Designed (historic) Door(s): Replaced primary door; courtyard wood and glass doors Windows: Replaced (upper stories); mixed (basement) Security Grilles: Possibly historic (basement) Cornice: Original Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone
South Facade: Designed (historic) Facade Notes: Limestone balconettes at the third, sixth, and ninth stories; one story projecting courtyard entrance featuring a central stained glass window with flanking wood and glass doors East Facade: Designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick facade; windows with molded stone sills
Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I
Alterations: Two story rooftop addition; canvas and metal awning over main entrance that extends to the end of the curb