Landmark building permit details
| Location |
1056 FIFTH AVENUE, MANHATTAN
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| Issue date | October 27, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-4664 |
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 | 09-4249 |
| Historic district | Carnegie Hill |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | September 9, 2014 |
| 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 September 9, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve a proposal to enclose a terrace at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on August 14, 2008. The approval will expire on September 9, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing the existing railing, and enclosing the terrace by installing six new single-pane tilt-and-turn aluminum windows with a row of five operable windows and one air conditioning unit below, all with a dark bronze finish; as shown in existing conditions photographs, a drawing labeled "Original 1056 Fifth Ave. Elevation," and drawings labeled LPC-2 and LPC-3, dated July 28, 2008, prepared by Bumpzoid; submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission notes that the Carnegie Hill Historic District designation report describes 1056 Fifth Avenue as a modern style apartment building designed by George F. Pelham and built in 1948; and that the style, scale, materials, and details of the building are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Carnegie Hill Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that prior to designation the majority of the building's terraces were enclosed in a similar fashion using metal and glass infill; that the proposed window configuration is in keeping with the building's fenestration and will be harmonious with the configurations of other enclosed terraces at the building; and that the work will not diminish the special character of the building, the streetscape, or the historic district. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that two signed and sealed copies of the final Department of Buildings filing drawings for the approved work be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on October 23, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings labeled labeled A-1 through A-5, M-1, LPC-2 and LPC-3, dated October 15, 2008, prepared by Carl J. Pucci, Jr., R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to include the removal of two single-pane aluminum casement and awning windows at the southernmost balcony and installation of two new tilt-and-turn windows; and interior alterations at the twelfth floor, including the demolition and construction of interior partitions, mechanical systems, electrical work, plumbing, and finishes. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the proposed windows are in keeping with the simple design of this modern style building; that the windows will match others on the building and unify the façade; that the finish of the new windows is similar to the finish of the historic windows; and that replacing the windows will have no adverse effect upon the special protected architectural features of the building or of the Carnegie Hill Historic District; and 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 09-4664 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 Blaire Walsh. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Rita Nepogoda, Aston Architecture, PC cc: Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 10/27/08 DOCKET: 09-4249 |
Added to EveryBlock on December 3, 2008.
