Landmark permit issued for 1182 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN in MADISON SQUARE NORTH
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 1182 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | January 18, 2008 |
| COFA | COFA 08-5986 |
| Docket | 08-4805 |
| Historic district | Madison Square North |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | November 20, 2013 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Calvin Haddad Mocal Enterprises 1182 Broadway New York, NY 10001 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of November 20, 2007, following the Public Hearing of July 24, 2007, 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 June 28, 2007. This permit will expire on November 20, 2013. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing the ground floor and second floor modern metal and glass infill and signage; and recreating the building's circa 1908 base and storefronts; including reproducing the two missing double height fluted columns in a glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC); installing painted aluminum framing system comprised of glass display windows at the second floor, center bay frameless vitrines flanked by barrel arched aluminum canopied entrances at the two end bays also with transom lights. Work at the parapet of the building (front façade and side returns), includes removing the original terra cotta parapet, including the balustrade, and a number of courses of the water table, to a point just above the wide cornice band with circular details and dentilated coursing; and reconstructing the parapet with fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) units to match the original terra cotta blocks. The proposal as initially presented to the Commission included recreating the building's base and storefronts from 1926. All proposed work included historic photographs, current condition photographs labeled 1 through 5, and drawings, labeled A-1 through A-8, dated February 7, 2007; June 24, 2007, and revised presentation boards A-7, A-7a, A-7b, A-7c, A-7d, dated February 7, 2007; last revised November 20, 2007, prepared by Gary H. Silver Architects, P.C., submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing the proposal, the Commission noted that the Madison Square North Historic District designation report describes 1182 Broadway as a Beaux Arts style store and office building designed by William L. Rouse and built in 1908-1910; and that the style, scale, age, materials, and details of the building contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Madison Square North Historic District. The Commission finally noted that Certificate of No Effect 07-9758 was issued January 10, 2008 for restorative work, and that Modification of Use 08-15133 was issued January 18, 2008 approving a request that the Landmarks Preservation Commission issue a report to City Planning Commission relating to an Authorization for use pursuant to section 74-711 of the Zoning Resolution. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the severely deteriorated condition of the terra cotta cornice, balustrade, and underlying structural steel, based on an engineers report and physical documentation, warrants its replacement; that the proposed fiberglass reinforced polymer parapet and cornice will match the original terra cotta units in terms of dimensions, texture, finish and detail of the historic fabric, and its location at the top of this tall building will render the change in material imperceptible; that the removal of the modern storefront infill, exterior signage and metal cladding will eliminate modern alterations which detract from the special historic and architectural character of the building; that the removal of the fragments of the 1920's storefront will allow for the restoration of the original columns which will enhance this facade; that the reconstruction of the two center columns, second floor show windows and ground floor vestibule and display window will match the design and proportions of the historic storefront entry, originally built in 1908; that the configuration of the storefront infill, in terms of the number of doors and the wide pilasters, result in proportions that will relate harmoniously to the historic show windows at the second floor; that the details and material of the proposed aluminum storefront infill, featuring paired doors with glass transoms, and having a painted finish will recall the transparency, scale, and visual texture of historic storefronts as seen in historic photographs of the building; and that the proposed signage, will be well scaled to the facade, and will be in keeping with the commercial character of the historic district. Based on these findings, the Commission determined that the work is appropriate to the building and to the historic district. 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 shall be filed with the Department of Buildings, be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on January 4, 2008, the staff of the Commission received drawings A-1 through A01- through A-08, dated February 7, 2007; last revised November 20, 2007, prepared by Gary H. Silver, R.A and drawing 1515-1 preliminary fiberglass drawing prepared by Architectural Fiberglass Corp., dated November 18, 2007. The Landmarks Preservation Commission staff reviewed the drawings 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. PLEASE NOTE: This permit is issued contingent upon the Commission's review and approval of Tuckahoe marble, Terra Cotta, and brick and mortar samples, and all other masonry samples, finish paint colors and finish colors, GFRC and FRP samples for color, texture, details and finish, as well as requiring shop drawings for storefront infill, columns, windows, doors, cornices, and other architectural details as required, cleaning samples on existing all prior to the commencement of the 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 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 1/18/08 DOCKET: 08-4805 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: Gary Silver, Gary H. Silver Architects P.C. cc: Gary H. Silver Architects P.C.; Barbara Hair, Esq., Cozen O'Connor; Ward Dennis, Higgins & Quasebarth; John Weiss, Deputy Legal Counsel; William Neeley, Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 3 Issued: 1/18/08 DOCKET: 08-4805 |
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