Landmark building permit details
| Location | 264 WEST 91ST STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | July 10, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-0388 |
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 | 07-9350 |
| Historic district | Riverside - West End |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | May 15, 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 May 15, 2007, following the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of March 20, 2007, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed February 22, 2007, and as you were informed in Status Update Letter 07-8452 (LPC 07-4783), issued May 22, 2007. The proposed work, as approved, consists of demolishing an existing rear extension; constructing a new rear addition, including four-stories above-grade and one-story below-grade and featuring a brick work facade, double-hung windows, basement level paired doors, two balconies and two single balcony doors; disassembling and rebuilding the top floor of the rear facade in its existing plane and matching its existing appearance in order to facilitate the construction of the addition; and creating a light well and installing a metal grate over the light well at the rear yard. As initially proposed, the new rear addition featured larger masonry openings at the basement and first floor levels. The work was shown on presentation boards, labeled A000, A001, A100, A101, A102, A103, A104, A105, A106, A300 (existing section), A300 (proposed section), A400, and A401, darted revised March 9, 2007; drawing A200, dated June 9, 2006; and drawings A101, A102, A200 and A300, dated revised May 11, 2007; and consisting of drawings and photographs, all prepared by Steven Kratchman Architect, PC, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meetings. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Riverside-West End Historic District Designation Report describes 264 West 91st Street as a Renaissance Revival style rowhouse designed by Alexander M. Welch and built in 1896-1897; and that the building's style, scale, materials and details are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the historic district. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the work will not be visible from any public thoroughfares; that no significant features of the building will be eliminated by the demolition of the existing rear facade and extension, the rebuilding of the upper portion of the rear facade, and construction of the four-story addition; that although the entire rear facade will be removed, the top floor will be rebuilt to match its existing historic condition, including the corbelled brick cornice, thereby keeping the significant detailing, maintaining a reference to the building's original volume, and preserving the historic relationship of the building's top floor to the adjoining properties throughout the row; that the proposed addition will not rise to the full height of the building, project beyond the additions at the neighboring properties, or decrease the overall amount of central open space; that the height of the proposed four-story addition will be in keeping with the mix of three and five story additions at neighboring properties; that the size and placement of the proposed rear facade masonry openings will be in keeping with the scale and character of an individual rowhouse; and that the work will not detract from the significant architectural and historic character of the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district and voted to approve the application. The Commission authorized the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness upon receipt, review and approval of two sets of signed and sealed Department of Building filing drawings showing the approved design. Subsequently, on June 27, 2007 and July 9, 2007, the Commission received written specifications; existing condition photograph pages, labeled A500 and A501 and dated revised March 9, 2007; and final drawings, including drawing A300, dated revised March 9, 2007; drawings A000, A001, A002, A100, A101, A102, A103, A200, A400, A500, A501, and A-600, dated revised June 26, 2007 and prepared by Steven Bradley Kratchman, RA; and drawings M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4 and SP5, dated revised June 25, 2007 and prepared by Damon Albert Amando, PE. Accordingly, staff reviewed these materials and noted that they include additional work, consisting of installing HVAC equipment and a skylight at the roof; installing ducts at below-grade, one-over-one, double-hung windows, extending upward behind existing decorative grilles at the front facade; and interior alterations throughout the building. With regard to this work, staff found that the rooftop work will not be visible from any public thoroughfares; that the vents, painted to match the existing window grilles and installed below the sidewalk grade level, will be discreet installations that will not draw undue attention to themselves; and that this work will not alter, eliminate, or conceal any significant features of the building. Additionally, staff found that the design approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on these and the above findings, the drawings have been marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 08-0388 is being issued. PLEASE NOTE: As the approved work consists of subsurface work, the applicant is required to strictly adhere to the Department of Buildings' TPPN 10/88 governing in-ground construction adjacent to historic buildings. It is the applicant's obligation at the time of applying for their DOB permit to inform DOB that the TPPN applies. 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 Bernadette Artus. PAGE 2 Issued: 7/10/07 DOCKET: 07-9350 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Steven Kratchman, Steven Kratchman Architect, PC cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC; Sheri Santiago, Conversano Associates PAGE 3 Issued: 7/10/07 DOCKET: 07-9350 |
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