Landmark permit issued for 35-52 88TH STREET, QUEENS in JACKSON HEIGHTS
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 35-52 88TH STREET, QUEENS |
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| Issue date | July 24, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-1060 |
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 | 98-1230 |
| Historic district | Jackson Heights |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | July 17, 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 July 17, 2007, following the Public Meeting and Public Hearing of December 2, 1997, voted to approve the installation of a brick garden wall at the edge of the front property line with modifications installed without Landmarks Preservation Commission permit at the subject premises, and as put forward in your application completed on October 30, 1997. The work approved consists of legalizing and modifying a low brick garden wall topped with an iron railing by removing the railing, lowering the corner posts and the wall to five courses of brick, and replacing the top row of bricks, removing the iron gate at the front walk. The work was shown in existing conditions photographs, dated June 26, 2007, provided by Daniel Karatzas, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. The proposal as originally presented to the Commission called for the legalization of the wall and gates as is. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Jackson Heights Historic District designation report describes 35-52 88th Street as one of a group of Anglo-American Garden style attached and semi-detached house built in 1925-1926, designed by Robert Tappan; 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 the Jackson Heights Historic District. The Commission also noted that Violation 98-0062 was issued August 12, 1997 for "Installation of brick wall and metal gate at front yard without permit". With regard to the legalization and modification of the brick garden wall, the Commission found that the installation of a low wall will not interrupt the original visual uniformity of the lawns sloping down to the sidewalk that is characteristic of the Jackson Heights Historic District; that the installation of a low brick wall at the garden is in keeping with the suburban character of these houses in this historic district and will not draw attention from the houses; that the size, color and type of brick will closely match the brick of the building; that the brick material and height of the garden wall is similar to other existing low garden walls on this street; and that the presence of the garden wall will not diminish the special architectural and historic character of the building or the Jackson Heights Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the brick wall with modifications to be appropriate to the building and the historic district, and therefore voted to approve it. Prior to making any modifications to the brick wall, please schedule a meeting with staff to discuss the design of the wall, and review of the brick samples. Please note that the brick wall must be modified by October 17, 2007. Violation 98-0062 remains in force against the property until the work has been completed and inspected for compliance. When the work is complete, please make a written request for a Notice of Compliance and include photographs of the completed work. Please note that this permit contains a compliance date of October 17, 2007. If you do not complete the work by this date, A Notice of Violation (NOV) originating from the Environmental Control Board may be issued in accordance with Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 7-02(c). 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 Kim Valente. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Daniel Karatzas, Beaudon Reality Group cc: Beaudon Reality Group; William Neeley, Deputy Director of Preservation; Lily Fan, Director of Enforcement PAGE 2 Issued: 7/24/07 DOCKET: 98-1230 |
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