Landmark permit issued for 41 SIDNEY PLACE, BROOKLYN in BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 41 SIDNEY PLACE, BROOKLYN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | February 14, 2007 |
| COFA | COFA 07-5631 |
| Docket | 07-3786 |
| Historic district | Brooklyn Heights |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | July 18, 2012 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Maria Robledo 1 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of July 18, 2006, following the Public Hearing of June 6, 2006, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on May 11, 2006. This permit will expire on July 18, 2012. The work, as approved, consists of removing the existing two (2) story rear yard addition and constructing a two (2) story, metal and glass rear yard addition, set back from the adjoining neighbors addition; constructing a shed dormer with a metal and glass studio window at the rear of the roof; installing mechanical equipment at the roof, not visible from any public thoroughfare. The proposal, as initially presented, consisted of a full height (4 story) rear yard addition; a one (1) story rooftop addition; and mechanical equipment at the roof with a railing located at the edge of the rear roof line and was subsequently presented as a three-story roof top addition with a dormer at the roof. All proposed work was shown in presentation boards consisting of photo boards, current condition photographs, block plan and existing and proposed drawings, numbered 1-8, dated June 6, 2006, and revised proposed drawings, numbered 1-6, dated July 17, 2006, prepared by Everest Reynolds, project architect, submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meetings. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that 41 Sidney Place is a Greek Revival style rowhouse built in 1846; and that in terms of its style, scale, materials, and details, the building contributes to the special architectural and historic character of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the work will not be visible from any public thoroughfare; that the removal of the existing rear extension and the construction of the proposed addition will not result in damage to, or demolition of any significant architectural features; that the proposed work will not rise to the full height of the rear façade, thereby preserving the historic plane of the top floors, including the small hopper windows and the corbelled cornice; that the proposed rear yard addition will extend out only as far as the neighboring extensions, will retain a scale and character in keeping with the block, and will not eliminate the presence of a rear yard nor diminish the central green area of the block; that the proposed rooftop addition will be set back from the top floor, designed as a shed dormer with a sloped roofline, which will maintain the historic roofline and recall historic dormers and studio windows; and that the mechanical railing at the roof be pushed back from the rear façade to minimize its visibility. Based on these findings, the Commission determined that the work is appropriate to the building and to the historic district, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Landmarks Preservation Commission made its determination subject to the condition that that the proposed addition be reduced from three-stories to two stories; that the size of the roof dormer be decreased in height and width; and that the mechanical railing at the roof be pushed back from the rear façade to minimize its visibility; and that two sets of final signed and sealed drawings showing the approved proposal, which will be filed with the Department of Buildings, be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on January 25, 2007 the Commission received two sets of a final stamped and signed drawing labeled A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, A2.1/D2.1, A2.2/D2.2, A2.3/D2.3, A2.4/D2.4, A2.5/D2.5, A2.6/D2.6, A2.7/D2.7, D3.1, A3.1 and A4.1, dated October 15, 2006; last revised January 11, 2007, prepared by Howard A. Bader, R.A. and M-1 through M-11, P-1 through P-8, and SP-1 through SP-5, dated October 14, 2006, prepared by John Jacob Guth, P.E. and S-1 through S-6, dated October 19, 2006, prepared by George J. Cambourakis, P.E. The Commission reviewed the submitted drawings and found that the changes required by the Commission have been incorporated into the proposal and that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. The Commission staff noted that the drawings included additional work, consisting of restorative work to the brick rear façade including repointing and repairing the rear brick façade, repainting the painted rear brick façade a light cream color; repairing the roof dormers at the front of the house; enlarging the opening between two windows on the third (3) floor and installing a metal and glass window; and lowering the sills of two windows on the rear façade and installing doors, and one iron balcony, all not visible from any public thoroughfare. With regard to the additional work, the staff finds the work will not result in damage to or demolition of any significant architectural features of the facade; and that in accordance with the provisions of Title 63, of the RCNY, Section 2-15, that the proposed window openings will not alter or destroy other protected features, nor will the proposed window openings or sash detract from such protected features by their proximity to such features; that the new window openings will not visible from any public thoroughfare; that the rear of the building has no significant architectural features which would be lost or damaged as a result of the work; and that the revised scope of work is in keeping with the intent of the original approval. Therefore, these drawings are being marked approved by the Commission with a perforated seal, and this Certificate of Appropriateness 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 2/14/07 DOCKET: 07-3786 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: ., Agouti Consulting cc: Agouti Consulting; William Neeley, Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 3 Issued: 2/14/07 DOCKET: 07-3786 |
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