Landmark permit issued for 135 EAST 36TH STREET, MANHATTAN in MURRAY HILL
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 135 EAST 36TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | September 27, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-3483 |
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 | 08-1596 |
| Historic district | Murray Hill |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | October 10, 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 October 10, 2006, following the Public Meeting of September 19, 2006, June 7, 2005 and the Public Hearing of May 24, 2005, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on April 28, 2005. The proposed work, as approved, consists of demolishing the existing rear yard addition, and constructing a six story rear yard addition, with associated mechanical equipment at the roof, screened by painted metal louvers; constructing a one story roof top addition featuring a mansard roof clad in zinc panels, featuring dormer windows; and installing a metal plaque at the Lexington Avenue entrance. The proposal, as initially presented, consisted of a seven story rear yard addition in conjunction with a two story roof top addition. All proposed work was shown in current condition photographs and historic photo documentation photo boards, material samples, photomontages and presentation boards featuring drawings labeled A101 through A108, A201, A201a A202, A203 and A204, date d May 13, 2005, and revised presentation boards labeled 1-14, dated September 15, 2006 and A202 and A203, dated September 26, 2006, all prepared by David Smotrich and Partners, and submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meetings. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Murray Hill Historic District designation report describes 135 East 36th Street as a Italianate style rowhouse designed by Thomas Kilpatrick and built c. 1856; and that in terms of its style, scale, materials and details the building contributes to the special architectural and historic character of the Murray Hill Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the construction of the proposed rooftop and rear yard additions will not eliminate any significant architectural features; that mansard roof additions are commonly found rooftop features, particularly on corner buildings, on buildings of this type and period in this historic district, therefore, the presence of this proposed mansard addition will be in keeping with the character of the historic district; that the details, materials, and style of the dormer windows, are in keeping with the types of mansard roof features typically found on buildings of this age, style, and type; that the rear yard addition, located adjacent to a large apartment house, and being situated along Lexington Avenue, the edge of the historic district, will not diminish the central green space or impact the interior green space of the block; that the rear addition, will be viewed against the taller sidewall of the adjacent building, and therefore will not call attention to itself; that the transparency of the rear addition will be consistent with the commercial character of Lexington Avenue in this historic district; that the reveal between the existing building and the rear addition will help to distinguish the rear addition from the building and the proposed rooftop addition so that the cumulative effect of these additions will not be too overwhelm the historic building; that removing the existing non-original windows at the Lexington Avenue façade will eliminate elements that detract from the significant historic and architectural features of the building; that the proposed new line of windows at the Lexington Avenue façade will help to restore the historic character of this elevation and that the proposed windows will retain the same segmental arched character and regular pattern as other windows on the same façade; that relocating the historic areaway ironwork to the rear of the building will preserve this historic feature; that the height of the new areaway ironwork will not detract from the building or the row because of its location at the end of the row facing Lexington Avenue; and that the proposed sign and flagpole are in keeping with the type of signage traditionally used on International Missions to the United States. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Landmarks Preservation Commission made its determination subject to the condition that two sets of final signed and sealed drawings showing the approved proposal, which will be filed with the Department of Buildings, be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on September 7, 2007, the Commission received two sets of a final stamped and signed drawing labeled G001, G002, G003, D101, D102, D103, D104, D201, D202, D203, L001, A101, A102, A103, A104, A201, A202, A203, A204, A206, A500, A501 and A502, dated August 15, 2007, prepared by David Smotrich, P.A. and S101, S102, S103, S104, S200, S201, S202, S203, S300, S400, dated August 15, 2007, prepared by Joseph F. Tortorella, P.E. and H1.0, H2.0, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3, H3.0, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.0, H4.1, H5.0, H5.1, E4.0, E4.1, E4.2, E4.3, E4.4, P1.0, P2.0, P3.0, P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P3.4, P3.5, P3.6, P3.7, P4.0, P5.0, P5.1, P6.0, P7.0, FP1.0, FP2.0, FP2.1, FP2.2, FP2.3, FP3.0, FP4.0, FP5.O AND FP6.0, dated June 1, 2007, prepared by Alexander Gutkin, P.E. The Commission staff noted that the drawings included additional work, including a restorative program to including replacing 100% of all brownstone with a cast stone to match in-kind; rebuilding the stoop; reproducing historic ironwork and install at the front entryway; replacing damaged brick and repointing in-kind; reconfiguring the window fenestration pattern on the Lexington Avenue façade to reflect the historic window openings; installing new wood two-over-two double-hung windows throughout, featuring a painted finish based on historic paint analysis; and restoring existing cornice. With regard to the additional work, the staff finds in accordance with appropriate preservation practices and that written specifications and photo documentation accompany the restorative work. The Commission reviewed the submitted drawings and written specification manual dated August 15, 2007, and found that the 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 contingent upon the Commission's review and approval of cast stone, brick and mortar, patching samples, and any shop drawings including but not limited for windows and door replacement, all prior to the commencement of work. Please contact the Landmarks Preservation Commission staff to arrange a site visit. 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 9/27/07 DOCKET: 08-1596 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: D.C. Turano, Inc. cc: David Smotrich and Partners LLP; Sarah Carroll, Director of Preservation; John Weiss, Deputy Legal Counsel PAGE 3 Issued: 9/27/07 DOCKET: 08-1596 |
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