278 West 86th Street

278 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 stoop; wood and glass double leaf door; 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; possibly 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 stoop; below grade areaway enclosed by a low curved stone retaining wall with metal fencing; historic stone hip wall with non-historic metal fencing surrounds recessed areaway

Notable History and Residents: Dr. De Wayne Hallett, Ophthalmic Surgeon

North Facade: Designed (historic) Stoop: Historic stoop (possibly historic gate under stoop) Door(s): Possibly historic primary door; basement entrance Windows: Mixed (upper stories); historic (basement) Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); possibly historic (basement) Cornice: Original Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Stone/metal Areaway Paving Material: Stone

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Windows replaced; non-historic light fixtures at main entrance