Landmark permit issued for 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, MANHATTAN
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, MANHATTAN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | September 18, 2007 |
| COFA | COFA 08-3264 |
| Docket | 07-8731 |
| Historic district | N/A |
| Landmark name | TIME & LIFE BUILDING (LOBBY) |
| Expiration date | September 18, 2013 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Brian Sullivan Rockefeller Group Development Corp. 1271 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10200 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of September 18, 2007, following the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of July 24, 2007, voted to approve a proposal for work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed June 28, 2007. This approval will expire September 18, 2013. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing portions of the non-historic railing; installing new turnstiles and railings to match the existing; installing a new security desk at the seating area, consisting of a black granite desk and etched white glass partition with stainless steel frame and lettering; and installing one brass, internally illuminated blade sign at the south wall, matching historic signs within the lobby; as shown in presentation boards 1 through 14, submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Meetings and Public Hearing. With regard to this proposal, the Commission noted that the Time Life Building designation report describes the interior landmark as an International style lobby designed by Harrison, Abramowitz, and Harris, and constructed in 1956-60. The Commission also notes that Notice of Review 03-038 was issued on July 12, 2002, for the installation of railings and turnstiles, alterations to the finishes and walls in the lobby, and for the replacement of doors. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the removal of the existing railings and installation of the proposed turnstiles, signage, security desk, and railings will not result in damage to, or loss of any significant historic fabric; that the penetrations into the terrazzo floor to attach the desk, railings and turnstiles will be small and easily repairable, should these installation be removed; that the proposed turnstiles and railings will match the existing turnstiles and railings and maintain a uniformity within the lobby; that the proposed security desk will be simply detailed and will not call undue attention to itself; that the proposed security desk will be located outside of the floor plan of the original lobby and will have no effect on any historic fabric; that the proposed blade sign will match the size, style and material of the historic signs within the lobby; and that the work will not detract from the special character of the Time & Life Building Lobby Interior Landmark. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district, and voted to approve this application. The Landmarks Preservation Commission has received final drawings "Existing Lobby," "Proposed Lobby," "Proposed Elevations," "Details," and "Signage Details" dated June 1, 2007 and prepared by Ambrose Kelly, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 08-3264 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 Joshua Speakman. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Kathy Ragoo, Milrose Consultants cc: C. Kane Levy- Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 2 Issued: 9/18/07 DOCKET: 07-8731 |
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