Landmark permit issued for 182 WEST 58TH STREET, MANHATTAN
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 182 WEST 58TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | April 16, 2007 |
| COFA | COFA 07-7477 |
| Docket | 07-5628 |
| Historic district | N/A |
| Landmark name | ALWYN COURT |
| Expiration date | April 3, 2013 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Carol Lamberg, President 911 Alwyn Owners Corp. 182 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of April 3, 2007, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to deny the legalization of fixed awnings installed at the ground floor, and the corner entrance, without Landmarks Preservation Commission permits; and to approve the legalization of a retractable awning installed at the easternmost storefront on the West 58th Street façade without a Landmarks Preservation Commission permit, at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on March 8, 2007. The work denied consists of legalizing the installation of fixed canvas awnings within square-headed window openings on 7th Avenue and West 58th Street, two arch-headed window openings flanking the corner entrance, and the corner entrance. The work approved consists of legalizing the installation of a retractable canvas awning above the easternmost storefront on the West 58th Street façade clad in blue and beige canvas, as shown in photographs of the existing conditions, a circa 1940 photograph, and a 1980's photograph, submitted by the applicant as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the designation report states that 182 West 58th Street, Alwyn Court, is a French Renaissance style apartment building designed by Harde and Short and built in 1907-09; and that the building's style, scale, design, details, and materials are among the features which cause this building to contribute to the special architectural and historic character of this Individual Landmark. The Commission also noted that Warning Letter 05-0621 was issued June 14, 2005 for installing awnings without permits; and that Certificate of Appropriateness 83-0735 was issued April 11, 1983 for the installation of fixed awnings over first floor windows, and denying the installation of a fixed awning at the corner entrance. With regard to the legalization of the awnings installed in the square- and arch-headed openings, and the entrance, the Commission found that the square-headed window awnings are not retractable, have fixed skirts with signage, side panels, and shallow slopes, and thus do not recall the appearance of historic residential awnings; that the entrance awning obscures the ornamental entrance, a significant architectural feature of the building; that the awnings in the round-headed openings flanking the entrance do not conform to the shape of the openings; that these fixed, waterfall-type awnings with tightly fitted fabric, do not recall the shape and loose, flexible appearance of the type of retractable awnings that were historically installed in rounded openings; that the installation of lighting under the awnings is not typical of historic awning installations; and that the presence of the awnings detracts from the highly ornate facades of this landmark. Based on these findings, the Commission found that this portion of the application was inappropriate, and voted to deny it. With regard to legalizing the retractable awning over the West 58th Street storefront, the Commission found that the awning is retractable, has an unframed skirt, and does not conceal any significant features; that the length of the awning does not exceed the storefront opening, and the underside is open; that it is clad in canvas and harmonizes with the historic color palette of the building; and that it has the profile and appearance of a historic awning. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the legalization of the West 58th Street storefront awning to be appropriate to the landmark, and therefore voted to approve this portion of the application. Certificate of Appropriateness 07-7477 is therefore being issued. Please note that Warning Letter 05-0621 remain in force against this property. Failure to address this violation immediately may result in the issuance of a Notice of Violation originating from the Environmental Control Board in accordance with Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 7-02(c). This NOV would require a court appearance and a civil penalty may be imposed. 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 Lisa Schaeffer. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Richard Lewis, Architect cc: R. Lewis, Arch.; W. Neeley, LPC; A. Carlin, LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 4/16/07 DOCKET: 07-5628 |
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