Landmark permit issued for 599 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN in SOHO-CAST IRON
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 599 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | November 30, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-5253 |
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 | 08-1978 |
| Historic district | Soho - Cast Iron |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | N/A |
| 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 May 8, 2007, following 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 on April 12, 2007. The proposal, as approved, is to establish a master plan governing the installation of aluminum one-over-one double-hung windows at the Mercer Street (west) façade, and the north and south secondary facades, featuring a tan color baked on finish, to match the historic paint analysis; and the installation of two-over-two and three-over-three double-hung windows on the 3rd through 12th floors, on the Broadway facade, featuring a tan color baked on finish based on a historic paint analysis; as shown in photographs and presentation boards with drawings labeled A1 through A6, dated November 28, 2006, prepared by Joseph J. Kleinmann Architects, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Soho Historic District designation report describes 599 Broadway as a store and loft building designed by J. Odell Whitenach and built in 1917; and that the style, scale, age, materials, and details of the building contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Soho Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the majority of the building's historic windows have been replaced; that the proposed window plan will help unify the fenestration pattern throughout the secondary facades and the more simply detailed Mercer Street facade; that the proposed one-over-one double hung metal windows will match the operation and configuration of historic windows found on buildings of this type and period throughout the historic district; that the finish and profiles of the proposed windows will be based on the historic windows on the Broadway facade; and that the proposed windows will not detract from the main facade on Broadway, which will retain its historic three-over-three window configuration. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the landmark, and voted to approve this application. Subsequently, the staff of the Commission received drawings labeled A1 through A6, dated November 28, 2006; last revised October 24, 2007, prepared by Joseph J. Kleinmann Architect. The Landmark Preservation Commission staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Therefore, these drawings are being marked approved by the Commission with a perforated seal, and this Certificate of Appropriateness is being issued. The window master plan sets a standard for future window installation on these specified facades and floors, and specifically identifies drawings and other documents which contain the approved design in detail. If in the future the owner wishes to move forward with a portion of the work covered by the master plan, a completed application form is filed with the Landmarks Preservation Commission describing the scope of work and stating that the work will conform to the approved master plan drawings and other documents on file with the Commission, along with a copy of the approved drawings indicating the windows to be replaced. The staff of the Landmarks Preservation Commission will review the application to ascertain that all proposed work is covered by the master plan, and will send the owner an "Authorization to Proceed" letter allowing the work to proceed. The Authorization to Proceed is sent prior to the commencement of work and is contingent upon adherence to approved master plan drawings. 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 Kim Valente. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Joesph Kleinmann, Joesph Kleinmann Architects cc: Joesph Kleinmann Architects; William Neeley, Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 2 Issued: 11/30/07 DOCKET: 08-1978 |
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