Landmark building permit details
| Location | 174 FIFTH AVENUE, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | February 25, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-7516 |
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 | 08-4043 |
| Historic district | Ladies' Mile |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | November 13, 2013 |
| 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, 2007, following the Public Hearing of the same date, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a proposal to replace windows at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on November 1, 2007. The approval will expire on November 13, 2013. The proposed work, as approved, consists of exterior work at the front facade, including the removal of fifteen tripartite wood windows, composed of two single-pane, pivot sashes, and one single-pane, fixed center sash, and replacement with fifteen tripartite aluminum windows, composed of two single-pane, tilt-and-turn sashes with fixed transom windows above, and one single-pane, fixed center sash, all with a black finish; as shown in existing condition photographs; drawings A-1 through A-5, dated April 23, 2007, prepared by Nicholas Pappas, R.A.; submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and the Public Meeting. With regard to this proposal, the Commission noted that the Ladies' Mile Historic District designation report describes 174-176 Fifth Avenue as an early 20th-century commercial style store and loft building designed by J. Eckmann and built in 1927-28; and that the building's style, scale, materials and details are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Ladies' Mile Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the existing tripartite wood windows comprised of a fixed window flanked by pivot windows, have been modified over the years to accommodate air conditioner installations, and that they are in a deteriorated condition which warrants their replacement; that the historic single-pane pivot windows and decorative masonry façade do not presently allow for a sympathetic installation of either through-the-wall or through-the-window air conditioners on this primary façade and that the proposed introduction of a transom will create an option for the use of window air conditioner units; that the proposed change in operation, configuration and materials from the historic wood windows to include aluminum fixed single pane center windows flanked by casement/tilt windows with transoms, will maintain the character of the fenestration and will not detract from the significant architectural features of the building; that the finish color, profiles, and dimensions of the frames and mullions will closely match the details of the historic windows; and that the proposed work will not diminish the special architectural and historic character of the building and the Ladies' Mile Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district. The work, therefore, is approved. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that two final signed and sealed copies of the Department of Buildings filing drawings for the approved work be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on February 12, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings labeled A-1 through A-3, dated January 4, 2008; and drawings labeled A-4, through A-6, dated revised February 11, 2008; all prepared by Nicholas Pappas, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to include cleaning the masonry façade with 942 Limestone and Marble Cleaner, as manufactured by Prosoco, Inc., and water pressure not to exceed 500 psi. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the limestone cleaning will aid in the long-term preservation of the building; that it will be undertaken using the gentlest method possible; 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 08-7516 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: Nicholas Pappas cc: Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 2/25/08 DOCKET: 08-4043 |
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