272 West 86th Street

272 West 86th Street

Date: 1895-1896

NB Number: NB 1258-1895

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Gilbert, C.P.H.

Developer/Owner/Builder: John O Baker

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 and Limestone

Stories: 5

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Curved bays from the first through fourth stories; possibly historic stone landing; wood and glass door with sidelights; stone balustrades at second and fifth stories; a series of ornamental stone work; cartouche above window at second story; floral swags above windows at fourth story; plaques frame windows at the fifth story; historic metal modillioned and denticulated cornice

Building Notes: Part of a row of four, five story brick and stone row houses, originally designed as single family residences.

Site Features: Wide low stone landing; below grade areaway enclosed by a low curved stone retaining wall with metal fencing

North Facade: Designed (historic, painted) Door(s): Possibly historic primary door; basement entrance Windows: Replaced Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories) Cornice: Original Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Stone Areaway Paving Material: Concrete

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible) Facade Notes: Brick facade; no design features

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Windows replaced; through-wall air conditioners at first, third, and fourth stories