308 West 105th Street

308 West 105th Street

Date: 1899-1900

Type:  Townhouse

Architect:  Janes & Leo

Developer/Owner/Builder: John C. Umberfield

Row Configuration: Although this row of stone houses was built in two groups, the same designs were repeated among them-with minor variation in detail—as was frequently the practice. Thus, on this block, Nos. 302, 301, 318 and 320 are similar; Nos. 306, 308, 311 and 316 are similar; and Nos. 310 and 312 are similar. This repetition of designs along the street creates a sense of order and rhythm for the whole blockfront.

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Riverside Drive- West 105^th Street Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  French Beaux-Arts

Primary Facade:   Stone

Description: Nos. 306, 308, 311 and 316: In this group the first floor is rather simple, with the ornament restricted to slender Ionic pilasters flanking the front door over which there is a cartouche. The first floor projection is surmounted by a balcony with an iron railing, which is set in front of a wide second floor window. The third floor has handsome corbeled oriels which are again crowned with iron railings. The corbels beneath the oriels are decorated with scallops, swags and console brackets.

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West 105th Street HD