344 West 84th Street
Date: 1888-1889
NB Number: 1564-1888
Type: Rowhouse
Architect: Taft, Joseph H.
Developer/Owner/Builder: Nelson M. Whipple
Row Configuration: ABBA
NYC Landmarks Designation: Historic District
Landmark Designation Report: Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I
National Register Designation: N/A
Primary Style: Romanesque Revival
Primary Facade: Brownstone
Stories: 3 and basement
Window Type/Material: See Structure
Basement Type: Unknown
Stoop Type: Unknown
Roof Type/Material: Pitched/Slate
Structure: Significant Architectural Features: Rusticated brownstone base with massive stone stoop; main entrance has historic wood and glass double leaf door; first story windows have transom separated by stone lintel; two story curved bay topped by curved stone cornice supporting a peaked gable with decorative classical details
Building Notes: One of the series of buildings following ABBA pattern.
North Facade: Designed (historic) Stoop: Historic stoop (possibly historic gate under stoop) Door(s): Historic primary door Windows: Historic (upper stories); historic (basement) Security Grilles: Historic (basement) Roof: Pitched – slate (historic) Notable Roof Features: hipped roof with curved gable Cornice: Original Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete Curb Material(s): Stone Areaway Wall/Fence Materials: Brownstone Areaway Paving Material: Concrete
South Facade: Partially designed (historic) (partially visible)
Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I
Alterations: Non-historic light fixture at main entrance