Landmark permit issued for 39 EAST 74TH STREET, MANHATTAN in UPPER EAST SIDE
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 39 EAST 74TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | March 20, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 07-6968 |
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 | 07-3344 |
| Historic district | Upper East Side |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | January 23, 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 January 23, 2007, following the Public Hearing of January 23, 2007, voted to approve a proposal to modify the construction of a rooftop addition built in noncompliance with Certificate of No Effect 05-2071, issued September 10, 2004, as put forth in your application completed on December 28, 2006. The work approved consists of modifying a rooftop addition, constructed in non-compliance with Certificate of No Effect 05-2071, by rebuilding the light-colored stucco chimney flue enclosure on the east side of the roof to angle it back from the street, as shown in drawings LPC-1, LPC-2, and LPC-3, all dated December 5, 2006, which include existing and proposed sections, and photographs of a mock-up of the proposed flue enclosure, and also streetscape photographs dated January 22, 2007, all prepared by Andrew Fredman, Architect, LLC, and presented at the Public Hearing and the Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the designation report describes 39 East 74th Street as a rowhouse built in 1879 and altered in the neo-Georgian style in 1936 by Aymar Embury; and that the building's style, scale, materials, and details are among the features which contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Upper East Side Historic District. The Commission also noted that Certificate of No Effect 05-2071 was issued on September 10, 2004 for the construction of a rooftop addition behind the parapet in a location where it would not be visible from the street; that the proposal approved under Certificate of No Effect 05-2071 did not include extending the chimney flues; that Warning Letter 06-0160 was issued on September 30, 2005, for the "Construction of rooftop addition in noncompliance with Certificate of No Effect 05-2071 (LPC 04-5142) issued September 10, 2004"; and that Commission Denial 07-0294 was issued on July 14, 2006, denying a proposal to legalize the flues and enclosure as constructed. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that no significant architectural features of this building were altered or damaged by the construction of the roof-top addition and the extension of the chimneys; that the occupiable portion of this rooftop addition is set back from the parapet in a location which is not visible from the street; that angling the chimneys to the north, away from the front of the building, will reduce their visibility; that chimneys and flue enclosures are frequently seen above the primary facades of row-houses in this and many other historic districts, and that the proportions of the flue enclosure will resemble those of historic chimneys and flue enclosures; that the muted color of the stucco cladding of the new enclosure will help the chimneys to blend into the streetscape and the sky; and that for these reasons the roof-top addition and the flue extension are in keeping with the architectural and historic character of this building, the street, and the Upper East Side 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 condition that a paint chip of the proposed muted paint color be submitted to the Commission for review. Subsequently, staff received a paint chip of the proposed color, Benjamin Moore "Gray Horse" 2140-50. Staff has reviewed a final paint chip and drawing SK-08, dated September 11, 2006, prepared by Andrew Fredman, Architect, and found that the change requested by the Commission has been incorporated into the proposal; and that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on this and the above findings, Certificate of Appropriateness 07-6968 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: Andrew Fredman, Andrew Fredman, Architect, LLC cc: Andrew Fredman, Architect, LLC PAGE 2 Issued: 3/20/07 DOCKET: 07-3344 |
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