306 West 76th Street
306 West 76th Street
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NB Number:Â NB 762-1896
Type: Â Rowhouse
Architect: Â Kight, Alonzo B.
Developer/Owner/Builder:Â Alonzo B. Knight
NYC Landmarks Designation:Â Historic District
Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District
National Register Designation:Â N/A
Primary Style: Â Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Â Â Limestone and Terra Cotta
Stories:Â 5
Elements:Â Five-story rowhouse; smooth limestone ashlar facing with stone and terra-cotta trim; angled front facade rises through the third story and terminates in a balustraded railing; one-over-one double-hung wood sash windows; string course moldings define each floor level; original central entrance door on ground level with architrave enframement; major ground level cornice on brackets; pressed metal cornice with modillions.
Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD
Alterations: Main entrance relocated to side bay; wrought-iron railing added to fourth floor balcony; wrought-iron window grilles added at first floor.
History:Â Built as one of a pair of houses (Nos. 304 and 306).
References:Â New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets.
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