350 West End Avenue

350 West End Avenue

NB Number: NB 1320-91

Type:  Rowhouse

Architect:  True, Clarence

Developer/Owner/Builder: Francis M. Jenks

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: West End – Collegiate Historic District

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style:  Eclectic with references to Romanesque and Renaissance Revivals

Primary Facade:   Limestone and rock-faced limestone

Stories: 3 1/2 with basement

Elements: Three-and-one-half-story limestone rowhouse with basement; rock-faced base; one-over-one wood sash windows; two-story angled projection capped with balustrade and having balcony at second floor with balustrade parapet supported by carved Romanesque base and brackets; gable with decorative carving set into tile mansard roof; stepped, coped party walls and chimneys; wrought-iron window grilles at basement.

Historic District: West End - Collegiate HD

Alterations: Stoop removed and entry relocated to basement; areaway altered, and wrought-iron railing installed; entry lamps added.

History: Built as one of a group of seven houses (Nos. 350-356 West End Avenue and Nos. 270-274 West 77th Street).
Sold to Edward C. Post on May 1, 1896, and owned by his family until 1921.

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

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