Landmark building permits

Landmark permit issued for 15 BANK STREET, MANHATTAN in Greenwich Village

Source: New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
Updated: No longer updated

More about this section…

This is a landmark building permit with a issue date of December 2, 2008.

Landmark building permit details

Location	15 BANK STREET, MANHATTAN
Issue date	December 2, 2008
(?) COFA	COFA 09-5756
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.
Docket	09-4040
Historic district	Greenwich Village
Landmark name	N/A
Expiration date	N/A
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 November 13, 2008, following the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of the same date, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve certain work at the subject premises as put forward in your application completed on October 16, 2008. The proposal, as approved, consists of amending Certificate of Appropriateness 08-6357 (LPC # 08-2296) to demolish the existing brick front façade, and reconstruct the façade using salvaged and new brick, lintels, and sills to match, as shown in material samples and drawings L100 dated August 2008, L101, L101a, L101a, and L102 dated August 2008, L101, L103 - L106 dated September 29, 2008, prepared by Stephen Harris Architects, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meetings. The proposal originally presented to the Commission called for reconstructing the façade entirely from new brick to match. In reviewing this application, the Commission noted that the Greenwich Village Historic District designation report describes 15 Bank Street as a Greek Revival style rowhouse built in 1851; and that the building's style, scale, materials, and details are among those features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Greenwich Village Historic District. The Commission further noted that Certificate of Appropriateness 08-6357 was issued January 15, 2008, for raising the parapet, which was altered prior to designation, to accommodate a new fourth floor; installing new wood sash and a cornice; and altering the rear façade. With regard to this application, the Commission found that while some of the existing face brick is in fair condition, the structural integrity of the facade and mortar is highly deteriorated, and that the alterations previously approved will require substantial areas of new brick, resulting in brick of multiple ages, weathering, and appearance; that the proposed rebuilding of the facade will utilize brick which matches the original color, size, and bond pattern; and mortar which matches the original in terms of joint width, color, texture, and tooling; that the work will not result in the loss of significant decorative elements; and that rebuilding the masonry walls will not adversely affect any significant architectural features of the building or the streetscape. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and to the historic district, and voted to approve it. However, the Commission made its determination subject to the stipulation that no work be done until the condition of the façade be independently verified by a qualified professional; that the existing brick be salvaged to the extent possible for re-use. Subsequently, on October 10, 2008, staff NYC Department of Buildings Special Enforcement Program inspected the property and determined that the front façade is not stable; and on October 22, 2008, Landmarks Preservation Commission and Department of Building staff met with the applicant, and determined that portions of the existing brickwork would be salvaged and re-used - specifically, at the first ("Parlor") floor at minimum. Accordingly, staff found that the Commission's recommendations have been incorporated. No work can begin until two sets of signed and sealed drawings, which are to be filed at the Department of Buildings, have been submitted to the staff for review and approval. 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 William Neeley. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: John Woell, Steven Harris Architects LLP cc: Sarah Carroll, Director of Preservation/LPC; Mark Silberman, Esq., Counsel/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 12/2/08 DOCKET: 09-4040

Added to EveryBlock on January 27, 2009.

Comments

Other landmark building permits nearby