248 West 71st Street
248 West 71st Street
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NB Number:Â NBÂ 515-1892
Type: Â Rowhouse
Architect: Â Thom & Wilson
Developer/Owner/Builder: J. A. Frame
Row Configuration: Part of a row of ten houses (236 through 254 West 71st Street), designed to appear as five independent, non-identical pairs. Nine of the houses remain (nos. 238 through 254).
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report:Â Addendum to the West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension Designation Report
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Renaissance Revival with alterations
Primary Facade: Â Â Brownstone
Stories:Â 3 and basement
Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension
Special Windows: Rounded double-hung sashes at oriel
Significant Architectural Features: Molded surround at original main entry with cartouche keystone, surmounted by bas relief foliate and mask details; molded window surrounds with rounded corners at first and third stories; oriel window at second story on decorative corbels with sculptural mask pendant drop and conical cap; small cherub-faced corbels at second story; bracketed cornice with wreaths at frieze.
Alterations: Stoop removed, original main entry converted to window opening, and new main entry installed at basement level (after c. 1939 tax photograph but prior to c. 1980s tax photograph); brick facing around new main entry present in c. 1980s tax photograph; opening beneath eastern basement window opening filled in with plywood and vents; metal railings at third- and fourth-story window openings (including curved railings at oriel) date to after c. 1980s tax photograph; light fixture at new main entry; intercom at new main entry; security camera at first story.
Site Features: Brick stairs descend into areaway; metal rail at stairs.
North Facade: Designed (historic, resurfaced)
Stoop: Removed
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Possibly historic (upper stories); possibly historic (basement)
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); possibly historic (basement)
Cornice: Original
Areaway Wall/Fence Material(s): Low brick walls with metal railings
Areaway Paving Material(s): Concrete
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete and metal