Landmark permit issued for 499 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN in SOHO-CAST IRON
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 499 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | March 20, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 07-6825 |
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 | 07-4435 |
| Historic district | Soho - Cast Iron |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | February 27, 2013 |
| 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 February 27, 2007, 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 January 25, 2007. The proposed work, as approved, consists of installing a stucco-coating and wire lathe, anchored at mortar joints only, at the eastern and western courtyard facades. The work was shown on five presentation boards, labeled T1, A1, A2, A3 and A4; dated revised February 13, 2006; and consisting of drawings and photographs, all prepared by Bruno Kearney Architects, LLP, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the SOHO-Cast Iron Historic District Designation Report describes 499 Broadway (aka 70 Mercer Street) as a store and warehouse building, designed by William T. Beer and built in 1868; 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 No Effect 07-3908 (LPC 07-0458) was issued November 28, 2006 for repointing and selectively replacing brickwork at the sidewall and courtyard facades; patching masonry at the primary Broadway and Mercer Street facades; cleaning throughout all of the exterior facades; replacing windows at primary and courtyard facades; replacing infill at the primary facades; and removing security roll-down gate and exterior housing. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the work will not be visible from any public thoroughfares; that the existing masonry has been irreversibly damaged by tar coatings and cannot be effectively protected from weathering by patching or the application of a waterproof sealant; that the installation will be reversible and help protect the building from damage due to water penetration, without causing further damage to these facades; that extensive precedent exists for parged and coated secondary facades throughout this historic district; and that no significant features of the building will be concealed by the application of stucco and the wire lathe. 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 March 1, 2007, the Commission received written specifications and final drawings T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, A1, and P1, dated revised February 28, 2007 and prepared by Joseph Bruno, RA. Accordingly, staff reviewed these materials and noted that they include additional work at the courtyard facades, consisting of installing flashing and sealant at the perimeter of the windows; and installing metal coping at the parapets. With regard to this work, staff found that the work will help protect the building from further damage due to water infiltration; and that the work will not be visible from any public thoroughfares. Additionally, staff found that the design approved by the Commission has been maintained and the change required by the Commission has been included. Based on these and the above findings, the drawings have been marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 07-6825 is being issued. PLEASE NOTE: This permit is contingent on the work being performed when the temperature remains a constant 45 degrees Fahrenheit or above for a 72 hour period from the commencement of the work. 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: Joseph Bruno, Bruno Kearney Architects LLP cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 3/20/07 DOCKET: 07-4435 |
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