Landmark permit issued for 29 EAST 64TH STREET, MANHATTAN in UPPER EAST SIDE
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 29 EAST 64TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | April 12, 2007 |
| COFA | COFA 07-7607 |
| Docket | 07-5695 |
| Historic district | Upper East Side |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | March 20, 2013 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: John Derlaga Brown Harris Stevens 770 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10021 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of March 20, 2007, following the Public Hearing of March 20, 2007, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on February 22, 2007. The proposal is to establish a window master plan for the street facades facing East 64th Street and Madison Avenue, including the removal of the predominant existing modern bronze-finished aluminum one-over-one double-hung windows, and also a small number of single-pane tilt-and-turn windows, and the existing bronze-finished aluminum panning, and the installation, within the existing masonry openings, of new bronze-finished aluminum one-over-one double-hung windows and aluminum brick mold with a shaped profile matching the design of wood brick-mold still in place at two windows on secondary facades, all as shown in drawings LP, EL1, EL2, SD1, SD2, all dated February 7, 2007, including a location plan showing the building within the historic district, a block plan, existing and proposed window elevations, existing and proposed window details, and photographs of the building's street elevations, all prepared by Panorama Windows and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Upper East Side Historic District Designation Report describes 29 East 64th Street as a neo-Renaissance style apartment building designed by George F. Pelham and built in 1922. The Commission also noted that all of the historic six-over-six and eight-over-eight windows, except for two on secondary facades, were replaced prior to designation with bronze finished aluminum windows. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that removing the previously installed modern windows will not eliminate any significant architectural features of the building; that the proposed one-over-one double-hung windows will have a similar configuration to historic windows found on many buildings of this age and type in this historic districts; that the proposed panning will closely match the original wood brick mold found on a remaining historic window on a secondary facade; that the proposed bronze finish will be close to the finish of the existing windows, helping to maintain a unified appearance for the building as the Master Plan is implemented; and that the proposed Master Plan will ensure unity in the fenestration treatment at the building over time. On March 26, 2007, the applicants provided the Commission with two reduced sets of drawings LP, EL1, EL2, SD1, SD2, all dated February 7, 2007, showing the approved design. Staff has reviewed these drawings and finds that the approved design has been maintained in the filing drawings. Staff has reviewed these drawings and finds that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on this and the above findings, Certificate of Appropriateness 07-7607 is being issued. The master plan sets forth a standard for future installations of replacement windows and brick mold on the street facades, and specifically identifies drawings which describe the approved master plan in detail. If the owner wishes to move forward with a portion of the work covered by the master plan, a completed application form is filed with the Commission indicating the specific location of the new windows, and stating that the work will conform to the approved master plan drawings and other documents on file with the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The staff of the Commission will review the application to ascertain that all proposed work is covered by the master plan, and will then send the owner an "Authorization to Proceed" letter. The Authorization to Proceed is sent prior to the commencement of the work, and is contingent on adherence to the approved master plan. 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: PAGE 2 Issued: 4/12/07 DOCKET: 07-5695 |
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