878 West End Avenue

878 West End Avenue

Date: 1922-23

NB Number: NB 310-1922

Borough of Manhattan Tax Map Information: Block 1874, Lot 61

Type:  Apartment Building

Architect:  Candela, Rosario

Developer/Owner/Builder: 878 West End Avenue Corporation

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:   Brick and Stone

Stories: 15

Significant Architectural Features: Stone base; two-story round-arched entrance surround with cable molding and cartouche; segmental window above door with carved side panels; round-arched surrounds with blind tympana at third and 14th stories; shouldered surrounds at 15th story; copper cornice

Alterations: Marquee; lights; cameras; remote utility meter; siamese connection

Site Features: Grille

West Facade: Designed (historic, painted, repointed)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced
Security Grilles: Possibly historic (upper stories)
Cornice: Historic
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Stone; concrete with metal edge at corner

North Facade: Designed (historic)
Facade Notes: Similar to primary facade; windows mixed, some historic six-over-six sash; grilles mixed; siamese connection; cornice removed; remote utility meter; possibly historic fence and gate at service alley Site: grilles and pipes in sidewalk; concrete sidewalk and concrete curb with metal edge

South Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Red and yellow brick, patched; chimney; windows replaced; water tank on metal support; railing at roof

East Facade: Not designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Red and yellow brick, patched, repointed; quoins at return; stone sills; windows replaced; possibly historic grilles; basement door replaced; cables; lights with conduit; concrete-paved areaway; ramp with metal railing