Landmark permit issued for 309 CANAL STREET, MANHATTAN in SOHO-CAST IRON
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 309 CANAL STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | April 30, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 07-8018 |
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 | 07-3339 |
| Historic district | Soho - Cast Iron |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | November 14, 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 November 14, 2006, following the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of May 23, 2006, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on April 27, 2006. This permit will expire on November 14, 2012. The work, as approved, consists of removing the iron window grilles at the first floor of the Mercer Street facade. This work was shown in photo boards and drawings A-102 and A-800, dated October 6, 2006; prepared by Passanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg, and submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meetings. In reviewing this application, the Commission noted that the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District designation report describes 309 Canal as a store building built in 1856-1862 and extended in 1862; and that the building's style, scale, materials, and details are among those features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The Commission also noted that Certificate of Appropriateness 07-4982 (LPC 06-7900)was issued January 12, 2007, approving a proposal for new wood and glass storefront infill at the ground floor and restoring the façade; that the proposal as originally presented called for the removing the grilles; and that the Commissioners requested the applicant study alternatives to removing the grilles. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that that the grilles are not decorative and their removal will not compromise the integrity of the historic design of the facade; that the cast iron piers will be repaired and therefore, the removal of the grilles will not leave gaps, holes, or unsightly conditions on the facade; that the removal of the grilles will not result in any damage to any significant features of the building; and that the removal will increase the transparency of the ground floor elevation along Mercer Street. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and to the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission made its determination subject to the stipulation that two sets of final signed and sealed drawings, showing the approved work, which are to be filed at the Department of Buildings, be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on April 20, 2007, the staff of the Commission received drawings L-101 and L-102, dated March 20, 2007; prepared by Sherida E. Paulsen, R.A. The Commission reviewed the submitted drawings and found that proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Therefore, these drawings are being marked approved by the Commission with a perforated seal, and this Certificate of Appropriateness 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 Rob Panepinto. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Sherida Paulsen, Passanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg cc: Sherida Paulsen; Sarah Carroll, Director of Preservation; William Neeley, Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 2 Issued: 4/30/07 DOCKET: 07-3339 |
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