105 Riverside Drive

105 Riverside Drive

Date: 1898-99; 1910

NB Number: NB 730-1898; ALT 2703-1910

Type: Rowhouse

Architect: Bosworth & Holden and True, Clarence

Developer/Owner/Builder: Clarence F. True

NYC Landmarks Designation: Historic District

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

Individual Landmark Designation Report: 105 Riverside Drive

Primary Style: Elizabethan Revival

Primary Facade: Orange Ironspot Roman Brick and Stone

Stories: 5 stories

Decorative Metal Work: Metal balcony

Significant Architectural Feature: L-shaped plan; recessed rectangular entrance and small window; large arched opening with metal balcony; window groups separated by limestone spandrel and surmounted by a bracketed and modillioned cornice and parapet; steeply pitched red tile roof; pedimented dormer with two windows; pilasters and cartouche; west facing bay in courtyard; round-arched window at first story with keyed surround; flat-headed windows at second and third stories and round-arched window at fourth story with full surrounds; denticulated cornice; dormer with broken pediment; chimney

Building Notes: As a result of a 1903 lawsuit, the facade, which originally had a four-story three-sided bay, was designated by Bosworth & Holder (ALT 2703-1910) to conform to the Riverside Drive property line. Later alterations included installation of the metal-and-glass entry door c. 1940’s-50’s; the grille on the first story window; the infilling of some windows in the courtyard; the insertion of several small windows; the replacement sash. It is likely that some of these alterations took place when the building became a multiple dwelling. These alterations were noted at the time of the building’s designation as an individual landmark.

Site Feature: Historic fence and gate; concrete paving; built-in planters; diamond plate hatch and small grille; vent at rear

Notable History and Residents: The house was originally purchased by Goddard and Josephine Cook DuBois, collectors of art, furniture, and Egyptiana. It was converted to a multiple dwelling in 1953-54. The building was designated a Landmark in 1991.

West Facade: Door – Replaced primary door; Windows – Replaced; Security Grilles – Not historic (upper stories); Roof – Pitches – clay time (possibly historic); Cornice – Not historic; Sidewalk Material – Concrete; Curb Material – Stone; Areaway Wall/Fence Material – Historic fence and gate; Areaway Paving Material – Concrete

South Facade: Orange ironspot Roman brick with limestone trim; round-arched windows and service entrance with keyed surrounds on the first story; two-story bowed oriel with scrolled brackets; round-arched window with molded surround and keystone at fourth story; paired windows with full surrounds at fifth story; small window at sixth story with stone sill; stepped gable with scrolls and segmental parapet; windows with molded surrounds at rear; dormer with broken pediment; tile roof; balcony removed; some windows partially infilled with brick, small windows inserted in wall; some openings covered with mesh; windows replaced; some patching on gable; remove utility meter; vent; grilles at first story

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Intercom in reveal; lights; house number; railing above roof at tear