Landmark permit issued for 166 DUANE STREET, MANHATTAN in TRIBECA WEST
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 166 DUANE STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | November 30, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-5350 |
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 | 08-3904 |
| Historic district | Tribeca West |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | December 5, 2012 |
| 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 December 5, 2006, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed November 9, 2006, and as you were informed in Status Update Letter 07-4198 (LPC 06-7034), issued December 15, 2006. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing an existing barrier-free access lift; constructing a barrier-free access ramp, featuring granite curbing and paving and dark bronze handrails, at the concrete sidewalk; and modifying existing granite entrance steps to facilitate the installation of the ramp at the subject premises. The work was shown on six presentation boards, labeled L-1 through L-6 by the Commission staff; dated (presented) December 5, 2006; and consisting of drawings, photographs, and material and finish samples, all prepared by Jonathon Schloss, Architect, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Tribeca West Historic District Designation Report describes 164-166 Duane Street (aka 21-31 Hudson Street) as a neo-Renaissance style office and loft building, designed by Rouse and Goldstone and built in 1910-1911; and that the building's style, scale, materials and details are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the historic district. The Commission also noted that Certificate of Appropriateness 97-6118 (LPC 97-4887) was issued June 17, 1997 for the installation of doors, a transom, a canopy and a barrier-free access lift. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the existing lift to be removed is not original to the building or significant later alterations; that the proposed work will involve alterations to existing concrete paving which is not an original or historic feature of the streetscape; that the modifications to the entrance steps and landing will maintain the historic presence of entrance stairs and be well scaled to the building; that the presence of this small barrier-free access ramp will not detract from the overall appearance of this building or streetscape; that the low height, finish and simple design of the proposed ramp and railings will relate well to the entrance they serve and not overwhelm or detract from the facade; that the proposed ramp will allow for accessibility into the building, without damaging or altering any significant architectural features of the building; and that the materials of the ramp, including granite paving and simple metal railings, will be harmonious with the materials found at the base of the building and sidewalk. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district and voted to approve the application. The Commission authorized the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness upon receipt, review and approval of two sets of signed and sealed Department of Building filing drawings showing the approved design. Subsequently, on November 13, 2007, the Commission received final drawings A-1, A-2, and A-3, dated October 24, 2007 and prepared by Jonathon Errol Schloss, RA. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and noted that the design 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 08-5350 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 Bernadette Artus. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Fabian Salame, Jonathon Scloss Architect cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 2 Issued: 11/30/07 DOCKET: 08-3904 |
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