315 West 99th Street, aka 313-315 West 99th Street

315 West 99th Street, aka 313-315 West 99th Street

Date: 1910-1911

NB Number: NB 153-1910

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Pelham, George F.

Developer/Owner/Builder: M R L Building Co

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Riverside Drive– West End Historic District Extension II

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Renaissance Revival

Primary Facade:   Roman Brick, Stone, and Terra Cotta

Stories: 8

Window Type/Material: See Structure

Structure:  Significant Architectural Features: Stone base, rusticated at first and second stories; rusticated entrance surround with large brackets supporting a balustraded balcony; round arched entrance; stone and metal railed balconies; windows at third story with balustraded spandrels, keyed surrounds and scrolled keystones; flared lintels with keystones at fourth through seventh stories; projecting sill course with metal balconettes, terra cotta plaques and surrounds with carved keystones, and fluted frieze at eighth story; Decorative Metal Work: Balconette railings; possibly historic metal and glass door

Building Notes: 315 West 99th Street was converted to single room occupancy in 1939 (ALT 3105-1939). It was converted into cooperative apartments in the 1980s. (Dee Wedemeyer, “Cutting the Cost of a New Co-op,” New York Times, May 2, 1982, R1.) At time of designation, there is a sidewalk shed in place.

Site Features: Pipe railing with painted posts; diamond plate staircase; concrete steps; gooseneck pipe; siamese connection through fence

South Facade: Designed (historic, painted) Stoop: Possibly historic stoop (gate under stoop – replaced) Door(s): Possibly historic primary door; non-historic door and gate at basement (west side); non-historic door (east side) Windows: Replaced (upper stories); replaced (basement) Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); not historic (basement) Cornice: Removed Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Concrete with metal edge Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Metal; stone Areaway Paving Material: Concrete; clay tile

West Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible); Facade Notes: Brick

Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Alterations: Base painted; cornice removed; non-historic lights; marquee; stoop railings; intercom; conduit; pipe; remote utility meter; some grilles altered for air conditioners