Landmark permit issued for 105 FRANKLIN STREET, MANHATTAN in TRIBECA EAST
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 105 FRANKLIN STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | March 15, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 07-6861 |
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 | 06-8907 |
| Historic district | Tribeca East |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | September 12, 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 of September 12, 2006, following the Public Hearing of September 12, 2006, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed for work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on August 17, 2006. The proposal, as approved, consists of the demolition of an existing elevator bulkhead and stair bulkhead, and the construction of a one-story rooftop addition and stair and elevator bulkhead, all clad in tan-colored stucco, as shown in drawings LPC-01 through LPC-16, which included an historic photograph, photographs of the existing conditions, existing and proposed elevations, existing and proposed sections, details, and photo montages, all dated August 24, 2006, prepared and submitted as components of this application by McKay Architecture/Design PLLC. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Tribeca East Historic District Designation Report describes 105 Franklin Street as a Second Empire style store and loft building designed by Alexander G. Culter and built in 1867; and that its style, scale, materials, and details are among the features which contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the building, the street, and the Tribeca East Historic District. The Commission also noted that Certificate of Appropriateness 06-5340 was approved on March 20, 2006 approving the construction of a stair and elevator bulkhead. With regard to the proposed changes to the rooftop addition, the Commission found that construction of the rooftop addition will not cause the destruction of any significant historic fabric; that because of the simple massing, detailing, and stucco finish, the proposed enlargement of the visible stair and elevator bulkhead will not add overwhelming bulk to the roof of this building; that because the bulkhead will only be visible against the backdrop of other buildings at an acute angle, enlarging it by three feet will not detract from the significant features of the facade or the streetscape; that the enlarged stair and elevator bulkhead will conceal the occupiable portion of the addition when seen from the north in conjunction with the primary facade, minimizing its impact upon the skyline and the significant protected features of the building; that the rooftop addition, when seen from the west, will only be minimally visible in conjunction with the rear facade, and the rear facades of adjacent building's, minimizing its impact upon the building and the streetscape; and that for these reasons, the proposed construction of the rooftop addition is in keeping with the building, the streetscape, and the Tribeca East Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building, and voted to approve it. However, the Commission made its determination to approve the proposal subject to the following condition: that two sets of signed and sealed Department of Building filing drawings showing the approved work be submitted to the Commission for review. On February 9, 2007, the Commission received drawings BD-001, Z-001, BD-002, BD-003, BD-011.2, BD-016.2, BD-018.2, BD-106, BD-107, BD-200, BD-201, BD-207, BD-208, BD-300, and BD-902, all dated December 5, 2006, S-7, S-8, and S-9, all dated November 29, 2006, P-7, P-8, and P-9, all dated September 8, 2006, all prepared by McKay Architecture/Design PLLC. Staff has reviewed these materials and finds that the proposal approved by the Commission have been maintained. Based on this and the approved findings, Certificate of Appropriateness 07-6861 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 John Graham. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Thomas McKay, McKay Architecture/Design cc: McKay Architecture/Design, attn: Thomas McKay PAGE 2 Issued: 3/15/07 DOCKET: 06-8907 |
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