520 Cathedral Parkway

520 Cathedral Parkway

Date: 1911

NB Number: 104-1911

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Schwartz & Gross

Developer/Owner/Builder: Paterno Constructing Co.

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Morningside Heights Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Arts and Crafts

Primary Facade:   Brick

Stories: 12

Historic District: Morningside Heights HD

Material(s): Brick; stone; terra cotta

Status: Contributing

History, Significance and Notable Characteristics : This U-shaped Arts and Crafts style apartment building, designed in 1911 by the firm of Schwartz & Gross for the Paterno Constructing Co., was one of the many apartment buildings constructed in Morningside Heights following the opening of the IRT subway in 1904. A near twin to 514 Cathedral Parkway, the discrete decoration of the tripartite facade includes a stone base with keyed window surrounds, brick laid in Flemish bond offset by geometric-patterned brickwork piers and bands, and inset bay windows. The historic entrance with geometricpatterned surround, metal door hood and historic metal-and-glass door, as well as a stained-glass window are located in the shallow light court facing Cathedral Parkway. Built as a rental building, 520 Cathedral Parkway is now a condominium (condo lots 1201-1236).

Site : Paved light court; diamond plate hatch; pipe

Street Sidewalk / Curb Materials: Concrete sidewalk and curb with metal edge

References: Office of the Register, New York County, Deeds and Conveyances, Reel 1041, p.1797 (March 25, 1986).

Alterations: Cathedral Parkway Facade: Brick repointed and patched; windows replaced, one in light court
infilled; intercom; lights; signage; house numbers on wood plaques; remote utility meters; grilles
at basement and first story; spigots; siamese standpipe
West Facade: Brick patched and parged; windows replaced
Roof: Non-historic railing