Landmark building permit details
| Location | 1432 LEXINGTON AVENUE, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | October 24, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-4241 |
Certificates of Appropriateness (COFAs) are issued by the landmarks commission when it approves such things as building construction, demolition and visible additions to historic property. The certificates require a public hearing and the entire process can take several months. |
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| Docket | 08-3272 |
| Historic district | Carnegie Hill |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | September 25, 2013 |
| Text |
Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of September 25, 2007, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on August 30, 2007. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing storefront infill, security roll-down gate, and an awning installed without LPC permit(s); and installing new storefront infill, featuring large panes of glass with transoms, bulkheads with a black painted finish and an awning; and the installation of a paired glass and metal doors at the northern bay. The proposal, as initially presented, included etched glass; as shown in drawings labeled A1 through A3, A5, A8, A9, A10 through A12, dated revised October 22, 2007; prepared by John C. Calderon, R.A., submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing the proposal, the Commission noted that the Carnegie Hill Historic District designation report describes 1432 Lexington as a Queen Anne style rowhouse designed by Edward Wentz and built in 1889-90; and that the building's style, scale, materials, and details of the building are among the features which contribute to the special architectural and historical character Carnegie Hill Historic District. The Commission further notes that Notice of Violation 07-0417 was issued March 27, 2007 for "installation of awning ("1432 Lexington") without permit(s)." In reviewing the proposal, the Commission noted that the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District designation report describes 425 Broadway as a building designed by Griffith Thomas and built in 1869. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that that the proposed work will not eliminate significant historic fabric; that the proposed storefront will maintain the historic cast iron piers and incorporate them into the new design; that the proposed black finish will recall painted finishes traditionally used on wood storefronts in this historic district; and that the configuration of the storefront including bulkheads and glazed transoms relates well to the configuration of historic storefronts found in buildings of this age, style and type. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that the display windows feature clear glass, and that two copies of the final signed and sealed Department of Buildings filing drawings for the approved work be submitted for review and approval. Subsequently, on October 23, 2007, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings labeled A2, A3, A5, A8, A9, A11 and A12, dated revised October 22, 2007; prepared by John C. Calderon, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to use transparent glass at the storefront; as shown in drawing labeled A9, dated October 22, 2007, prepared by John C. Calderon, R.A. The Commission reviewed the drawings and written specifications and found that the design maintains transparency at the base of the building which is a distinctive feature of the ground floors of the commercial buildings within the historic district and that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained . Based on this and the above findings, the drawings have been marked approved with a perforated seal and Certificate of Appropriateness 08-3272 is being issued. Please note that Notice of Violation 07-0417, issued March 27, 2007 for "installation of awning ("1432 Lexington") without permit(s)" will remain in effect against the property until the work is completed and inspected for compliance. Please send photos of the completed work with a written request for a Notice of Compliance. This permit is issued on the basis of the building and site conditions described in the application and disclosed during the review process. By accepting this permit, the applicant agrees to notify the Commission if the actual building or site conditions vary or if original or historic building fabric is discovered. The Commission reserves the right to amend or revoke this permit, upon written notice to the applicant, in the event that the actual building or site conditions are materially different from those described in the application or disclosed during the review process. All approved drawings are marked approved by the Commission with a perforated seal indicating the date of approval. The work is limited to what is contained in the perforated documents. Other work or amendments to this filing must be reviewed and approved separately. The applicant is hereby put on notice that performing or maintaining any work not explicitly authorized by this permit may make the applicant liable for criminal and/or civil penalties, including imprisonment and fines. This letter constitutes the permit; a copy must be prominently displayed at the site while work is in progress. Please direct inquiries to Mishael Shabrami. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Sofia Torres cc: Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC; Diane Simonson, Violations Officer/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 10/24/07 DOCKET: 08-3272 |
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