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NB 94-1920
West 71st Street, 216-220
9-sty bk tnt, 53×85
Cost:
$400,000
Owner:
220 W. 71st St. Corp, 601 W 115th
Architect:
Gaetan Ajello, 1 W 34th
Address in Real Estate Record:
71ST ST, 216-220 W
Date: 1920
NB Number: NB 94-1920
Type: Apartment Building
Architect: Ajello, Gaetan
Developer/Owner/Builder: 220 W. 71st St. Corporation
Row Configuration: One of three very similar buildings designed by Gaetan Ajello on this block (the others are no. 221 and no. 231, the latter being the least similar and most altered).
NYC Landmarks Designation: Historic District
Landmark Designation Report: Addendum to the West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension Designation Report
National Register Designation: N/A
Primary Style: Renaissance Revival
Primary Facade: Brick, Granite, Limestone, Red Brick, and Terra Cotta
Stories: 9 and penthouse
Historic District: West End-Collegiate HD Extension
Special Windows: Segmental-arched window openings above main entry (sashes replaced)
Significant Architectural Features: Molded masonry and terra-cotta details including banding, sills, lintels at second and ninth stories, surrounds at third story, and cornice; double-height limestone main entry portico with segmental-arched opening and cartouche detail; granite base trim.
Alterations: Replaced sashes (historic configuration not determined); lights above main entry; transom partially filled in at main entry; non-historic metal security gate and transom at service entry.
Site Features: Concrete stoop descends to service entry towards western end of elevation
North Facade: Designed (historic, repointed)
Door(s): Replaced primary door
Windows: Replaced
Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories)
Cornice: Original
Sidewalk Material(s): Concrete
Curb Material(s): Concrete and metal
East Facade: Partially designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Red brick returns slightly from primary (north) facade; some masonry and terracotta details return slightly from primary (north) facade as flush bands; common red brick at remaining areas.
Alterations: Repointed
West Facade: Partially designed (historic) (partially visible)
Facade Notes: Same as east elevation
Alterations: Southern portion of facade parged/painted (where visible) (source)
