Landmark building permit details
| Location | 33 WEST 8TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | February 4, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-6911 |
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 | 08-5782 |
| Historic district | Greenwich Village |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | February 4, 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 January 8, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a proposal for work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on December 13, 2007, as you were informed in a Status Update Letter 08-6641 (LPC# 08-3614), issued on January 24, 2008. This approval will expire on January 8, 2014. The proposed work, as approved consists of removal of exterior aluminum cladding at the storefront surround and non-original signage, lighting; and the installation of new doors finished in a red color and new painted black wood and glass storefront infill and the installation of a wood cornice finished black, as shown in photos of present conditions and drawings, prepared by RKIT Architects, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. The proposal, as originally presented, called for engaged pilasters. In reviewing this application the Commission noted that the Greenwich Village Historic District designation report describes 33 West 8th Street as a Greek Revival style rowhouse built in 1833; and that its age, style, scale, materials and details are among the features which contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Greenwich Village Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the proposal will remove unsymapthetic materials from alterations that detract from the building; that the existing facade has been significantly altered; that the proposal will not cause the removal of significant historic fabric; that the use of traditional storefront infill materials such as glass, brick, wood and metal will enhance the front facade; and that the large display window with bulkhead, transoms are all in keeping with the traditional storefront elements of the Greenwich Village 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 the approval, the Commission stipulated that the details of the new pilasters be revised in conjunction with the staff to enhance the apparent depth of the elements relative to the structural piers and storefront infill; and that two final Department of Building's filing drawings be submitted for review and approval. Subsequently, on February 1, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation received final drawings A1, A3 and A4, issued December 3, 2007, prepared by RKIT Architecture. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the change requested by the Commission has been incorporated into the proposal; and that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Additional interior work has been reviewed and approved under a Certificate of No Effect 08-3606 (LPC# 08-1999). Based on these findings and the above, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, the Certificate of Appropriateness 08-6911 (LPC#08-5782) 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 Joselito Corpus. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Jakov Saric, City Drafters and Consultants PAGE 2 Issued: 2/4/08 DOCKET: 08-5782 |
Added to EveryBlock on May 30, 2008.
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