344 West 84th Street

344 West 84th Street

Date: 1888-1889

NB Number: NB1564-1888

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