Landmark building permit details
| Location | 133 FIFTH AVENUE, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | June 14, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 07-9322 |
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 | 07-7455 |
| Historic district | Ladies' Mile |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | June 14, 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 June 27, 2006, following the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of May 23, 2006, voted to approve certain work at the subject premises as put forward in your application completed on April 27, 2006. The proposal, as approved, consists of constructing a one-story rooftop penthouse with a glass and metal curtain wall, steel roof railing, and metal-clad screen wall along the south lot-line wall; demolishing the existing roof-top water tank, and installing HVAC equipment, as shown in documents entitled "133 Fifth Avenue / June 23, 2006" prepared by Rogers Marvel Architects, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meetings. The proposal as originally presented called for a extending an existing fire stair and elevator shaft to access the proposed penthouse, with a high, metal-clad stair and elevator bulkhead over the penthouse, as shown in documents entitled "133 Fifth Avenue / May 23, 2006" prepared by Rogers Marvel Architects. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission notes that 133 Fifth Avenue is a neo-Renaissance style store and loft building designed by Robert Maynicke and built in 1898-99; and that the style, scale, materials and details of the building are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Ladies' Mile Historic District. With regard to this application, the Commission found that the roof of the building has no significant architectural features which would be lost or damaged as a result of the installation of the proposed mechanical equipment; that the proposed bulkhead will only be minimally visible from the north in context with an adjacent chimney, and that its light neutral finish will help it to recede from view; that the cooling tower will be minimally visible over the rear facade of the building, from a limited vantage point on Broadway, and will therefore, not detract from the primary facades of the building; that the mechanical equipment will be seen in context with other chimneys and additions on the adjacent buildings, and therefore, will not call undue attention to itself; and that the proposed work will not diminish the special architectural and historic character of the building or the Ladies' Mile Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and to the historic district and voted to approve it. The Commission notes that the applicant is applying to the City Planning Commission/Department of City Planning for certain variances. Any changes to the design required by the City Planning Commission/Department of City Planning approval must be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of the final approval letter. PLEASE NOTE: This permit is contingent upon the Commission's review and approval of the final Department of Buildings filing set of drawings. No work can begin until the final drawings have been marked approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission with a perforated seal. Please submit these drawings to the Landmarks Preservation Commission staff when they become available. 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 William Neeley. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Lori Cuisinier, Esq., Friedman & Gotbaum, LLP cc: Lori Cuisinier, Esq./Friedman & Gotbaum LLP; Matthew Peckham/Rogers Marvel Architects; Sarah Carroll, Director of Preservation/LPC; John Weiss, Deputy Counsel/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 6/14/07 DOCKET: 07-7455 |
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