Landmark building permit details
| Location | 129 EAST 70TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | March 19, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-8172 |
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 | 08-6658 |
| Historic district | Upper East Side |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | February 26, 2014 |
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Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of February 26, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed January 31, 2008, and as you were informed in Status Update Letter 08-7652 (LPC 08-4468), issued February 28, 2008. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing an existing four-over-four, double-hung wood window, decorative wood railing and masonry window surround at the former location of the parlor floor entrance; reconstructing the parlor floor entrance surround and stoop, utilizing cast stone; installing cast iron and steel railings and newel posts; installing recessed parlor floor paired wood doors and related wood surround; installing a pendant light fixture at the soffit of the entrance; replacing the existing areaway iron-work with new iron-work, matching the historic condition; and painting the wood surround, doors and all new metalwork dark green (Benjamin Moore 2136-20 Regent Green). The work was shown on three presentation boards, labeled A1.1, A2.1 and A2.2, dated revised January 31, 2008, consisting of drawings and prepared by Peter Brotherton Architect, PC; one presentation board, dated (presented) February 26, 2008 and consisting of photographs, a site plan and finish samples; and a light fixture illustration (Faubourg Lighting Model #2000), all presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Upper East Side Historic District Designation Report describes 129 East 70th Street as a High Victorian Gothic style residence, with Italian Quattrocentro details, built in 1862-1863; 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 historic district. The Commission also noted that the stoop was removed prior to designation. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the features of the façade to be eliminated, including a ground level entrance and a window, window surround and balustrade at the former parlor floor level are not original features of the building or part of a significant redesign of the façade; that although the window surround and balustrade are decorative, their proportions and details awkwardly relate to the significant historic features of the building and are not well integrated into the overall composition of the facade; that the existing areaway ironwork to be removed is either an alteration of historic ironwork or a replacement installation, therefore its removal will not eliminate an intact historic feature of the areaway; that the reconstruction of the stoop and parlor floor entrance will return character defining features of this High Victorian Gothic style residence; that the design of the entrance surround, stoop and areaway ironwork will match these historic elements in placement, design and details, as documented by a historic photograph of the building; that the configuration, material, details and overall design of the proposed entrance doors will be in keeping with entrances at buildings of this type, style and age; that the proposed cast stone at the stoop and entrance surround will closely replicate the color, texture and details of the historic stone elements; that the proposed cast iron and steel at the stoop and areaway will match the historic cast iron in material and appearance; that the proposed light fixture will be simple in design, typical in scale and well placed with respect to the entrance; and that the work will support the special architectural and historic character of the building and historic district. The work, therefore, is approved. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district and voted to approve the application. The Commission authorized the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness upon receipt, review and approval of two sets of signed and sealed Department of Building filing drawings showing the approved design. Subsequently, on March 6, 2008 and March 18, 2008, the Commission received written specifications; a light fixture illustration; and final drawings A1.1, A2.1, and A2.2, dated January 31, 2008 and prepared by Peter James Brotherton, RA. Accordingly, staff reviewed these materials and noted that they include additional work, consisting of interior alterations at the first floor, including the demolition and construction of non-bearing partitions and plumbing work. Additionally, staff found that the design approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings have been marked approved with a perforated seal and Certificate of Appropriateness 08-8172 is being issued. PLEASE NOTE: This permit is contingent upon the Commission's review and approval of test samples of the cast stone prior to the commencement of the work. Please contact the Landmarks Preservation Commission staff when field samples are ready in order 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 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 Bernadette Artus. PAGE 2 Issued: 3/19/08 DOCKET: 08-6658 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Peter Brotherton, Peter Brotherton Architect P.C. cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 3/19/08 DOCKET: 08-6658 |
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