306 West 76th Street

306 West 76th Street

 

Date: 1896-97

NB Number: NB 762-1896

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  Kight, Alonzo B.

Developer/Owner/Builder: Alonzo B. Knight

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Limestone and Terra Cotta

Stories: 5

Elements:  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: Built as one of a pair of houses (Nos. 304 and 306).

References: New York City, Department of Buildings, Manhattan, Plans, Permits and Dockets.

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