Landmark permit issued for 11-15 OLD FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN in FULTON FERRY
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 11-15 OLD FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | February 15, 2007 |
| COFA | COFA 07-6022 |
| Docket | 07-5607 |
| Historic district | Fulton Ferry |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | June 21, 2011 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Michael Zazza 15 Azalea Lane Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of June 21, 2005, following the Public Meeting of May 17, 2005, the Public Meeting of April 12, 2005 and the Public Meeting and Public Hearing of February 22, 2005, voted to approve alterations at the rear elevation and the construction of a one-story rooftop addition at the subject property, as put forward in your application completed on January 24, 2005. The proposal, as approved, consists of the reconstruction of the rear elevations and the construction of a one story rooftop addition; as shown in drawings and photomontages labeled TS, 101, 201 through 206, 301, 302, and 351 through 356, all dated June 21, 2005, prepared by Delacour and Ferrara Architects. The proposal, as initially presented to the Commission, consisted of a one-story rooftop addition that was more visible over the primary elevation; as shown in drawing sets labeled L-101 through L-112, and L-201 through L-205, dated March 8th, 2005 and April 12, 2005. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Fulton Ferry Historic District designation report describes 11-15 Old Fulton Street as a row of Greek Revival style brick and stone commercial buildings built in 1836-39. The Commission also notes that the buildings' style, scale, materials and details are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Ferry Fulton Historic District. The Commission further notes that the building types in this historic district are reminders of 19th century commercial life and development in Brooklyn; and that this row has special significance as one of the few surviving examples of Greek Revival commercial architecture in the city. The Commission finally notes that Warning Letter 97-0048, issued July 17, 1996, for facade and/or roof work, including work on the west side of the parapet wall without permit(s);Warning Letter 01-0009, issued July 10, 2000, for "facade work, including repointing, in noncompliance with Permit for Minor Work 00-4166 (LPC 00-2334), issued January 20, 2000," remain in effect against 11 Old Fulton Street; that Warning Letter 01-0010, issued July 10, 2000, for "facade work, including repointing, in noncompliance with Permit for Minor Work 00-4166 (LPC 00-2334), issued January 20, 2000," remains in effect against 13 Old Fulton Street; that Warning Letter 95-0046, issued August 10, 1994, for "the removal of shed structure over sidewalk without permit(s)," Warning Letter 95-0079, issued August 16, 1994, for "the installation of metal windows without permits," and Warning Letter 01-0011, issued July 10, 2000, for "facade work, including repointing, in noncompliance with Permit for Minor Work 00-4166 (LPC 00-2334), issued the of January 20, 2000," all remain in effect against 15 Old Fulton Street. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the alterations at the rear will not cause the removal of significant architectural features from the building; that the proposed rear facade, featuring brick cladding, punched window openings and double-hung window sash will recall the historic rear facade in terms of materials and configuration; that the reconstruction of the rear elevations will retain the scale and character of these buildings; that the minimal visibility of the rooftop addition, from the south and west, will not detract from the architectural character of the existing buildings; that the diminutive scale of the addition, as viewed from the south and west, will not diminish the special architectural character of this row and the special visual relationship to the Brooklyn Bridge; that the varying set backs and heights of the additions will help break up the massing and will help them to read as individual bulkheads when viewed from the street; and that the proposed materials of the addition recall the types of materials used on rooftop bulkheads within this historic district, and will help the addition recede from view. Based on these findings, the Commisison determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the historic district and voted to approve it. The Commission notes that the applicant is applying to the Board of Standards and Appeals for certain variances. Any changes to the design required by the Board of Standards and Appeals approval must be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of the final approval letter. PLEASE NOTE: This permit is issued contingent upon the Commission's review and approval of the final Department of Building filing set of drawings. No work can begin until the final drawings have been marked approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission with a perforated seal. Please submit these drawings to the Landmarks Preservation Commission staff when they become available. Also, as the approved work consists of subsurface work, the applicant is required to strictly adhere to the Department of Buildings TPPN 10/88 governing in-ground construction adjacent to historic buildings. It is the applicant's obligation at the time of applying for their permit to inform the Department of Buildings that the TPPN applies. 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 Jared Knowles. PAGE 2 Issued: 2/15/07 DOCKET: 07-5607 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Paul J. Proulx, Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen LLP cc: Sarah Carroll, Director of Preservation/LPC; Paul J. Proulx, Esq. PAGE 3 Issued: 2/15/07 DOCKET: 07-5607 |
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