Landmark permit issued for 79 FIFTH AVENUE, MANHATTAN in LADIES' MILE
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 79 FIFTH AVENUE, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | November 28, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-5278 |
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 | 08-3902 |
| Historic district | Ladies' Mile |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | October 9, 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 October 9, 2007 following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve a proposal for work at the subject premises with modifications, as put forward in your application completed on September 13, 2007, and as you were informed in the Status Update Letter issued on October 9, 2007 (SUL 08-3861, LPC 08-0498). This approval will expire on October 9, 2013. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing the existing stucco, metal and glass infill at the second southernmost storefront on the Fifth Avenue façade; installing a new metal and glass storefront to match the adjacent storefront to the south, consisting of display windows, decorative bulkheads, recessed entrance doors and tripartite transom frame with louvers, all finished to match the other storefronts at the building, a tile entry surface, and a back painted glass transom with a painted sign ("Free People"); and installing a 12"x34" bracket sign ("Free People") installed at the new transom frame. The work was shown drawings A3 and A5, a partial building elevation, color rendering, and existing conditions photographs, all submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Meeting and Public Hearing. The proposal as initially presented to the Commission featured a 14"x36" bracket sign. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Ladies' Mile Historic District Designation Report describes 79 Fifth Avenue as a Beaux-Arts style store, loft and office building designed by Albert S. Gottlieb and built in 1904-06; and that in terms of its style, scale, materials, and details, it contributes to the special architectural and historic character for which the Ladies' Mile Historic District was designated. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the removal of the existing metal and stucco storefront will not result in the removal of significant historic fabric; that the design of the proposed storefront infill will be based on the historic storefronts and recent Commission-approvals, and will help unify the design of the ground floor storefronts; that restoring the tripartite transom, decorative bulkhead grilles, and paneled metal framing will restore this storefront closer to its historic appearance, and strengthen its relationship to the base of the building; that the proposed storefront will be harmonious with, and complement the existing and historic storefronts; that the placement of the transom and louver relates to dropped ceiling conditions and corresponds to the positions of louvers and transoms in the adjacent Commission-approved storefront; that the non-illuminated signage painted on a glazed transom is in keeping with signage historically found in this district, is in keeping with the scale of the storefront, and will not call undue attention to itself; and that the work will enhance the special character of the Ladies' Mile Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district, and voted to approve the proposal with modifications. The Commission made its determination subject to the following stipulations: that the size of the proposed bracket sign is reduced; and that two signed and sealed copies of the Department of Buildings drawings for the approved work be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on November 14, 2007, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings A1, A3, and A5 dated issued November 12, 2007 and prepared by David Levy, R.A. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the bracket sign has been reduced in size; 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 08-5278 is being issued. 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 Joshua Speakman. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Edward Ballus, Rethy Associates cc: C. Kane Levy- Deputy Director of Preservation; David Levy- David Levy & Associates PAGE 2 Issued: 11/28/07 DOCKET: 08-3902 |
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