Landmark permit issued for 28 EAST 78TH STREET, MANHATTAN in Metropolitan Museum
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 28 EAST 78TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | March 6, 2008 |
| COFA | COFA 08-7610 |
| Docket | 07-1872 |
| Historic district | Metropolitan Museum |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | October 16, 2013 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Sam Trimble, Agent 28 East 78th Street, LLC 28 East 78th Street New York, NY 10021 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of of October 16, 2007, following the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of January 23, 2007, and the Public Meeting of July 17, 2007, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on January 3, 2007. The proposal, as approved, consists of the construction of the demolition of an existing modern roof bulkhead and roof-mounted HVAC equipment, and the construction of a roof-top addition, with an elevator and stair bulkhead on the west side of the roof, an occupiable room in the center of the roof, and new HVAC equipment on the east side of the room, all set behind existing iron railings in place at the time of designation, all as shown in drawings titled "Existing Conditions", "Current Proposal", "Previous Proposal Presented to LPC on 7/17/07", "Elevations, Current Proposal", "Elevations, Previous Proposal, July 17, 2007", and "Roof Plans", all dated October 16, 2007, which included photographs and photo-montages, all prepared and presented at the Public Hearing and the Public Meeting by Sam Trimble Design, Inc. As presented on January 23, and July 17, 2007, the proposal, for a taller addition with a larger footprint, was shown in drawings titled "Original McKim Mead and White Drawing, 1900, East, North, and West Elevations", "Existing East, North, and West Elevations", "Proposed East, North, and West Elevations", "Roof Plan, Original McKim, Mead and White Drawing, Existing Roof Plan, Proposed Roof Plan", and in photographs, all dated January 4, 2007, and in modified drawings, titled "Proposed East, North, West Elevations", " Roof Plan, Original McKim, Mead and White Drawing, Existing Roof Plan, 2005, Proposed Roof Plan 1/23/07, Proposed Roof Plan 7/17/07" and in photographs dated July 17, 2007. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Metropolitan Museum Historic District Designation Report describes 28 East 78th Street as a neo-Georgian style mansion designed by McKim, Mead and White and built in 1901-1902; and that the building's style, scale, materials, and details are among the features which contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Metropolitan Museum Historic District. The Commission also noted that the building originally featured a copper-clad roof bulkhead; and that the existing roof bulkhead is a modern addition constructed prior to designation. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that that removing the existing roof modern bulkhead and replacing the existing mechanical equipment with new mechanical equipment with a smaller foortprint and reduced height at the new addition will restore the roofline to a more consistent and cohesive appearance, without removing any significant historic fabric; that the design of the proposed rooftop addition will recall the original copper clad bulkhead in terms of shape, profile and materials; that the simple profile and uniform height of the proposed bulkhead will ensure that the addition does not draw attention away from the historic facade; that the reduced mass of the revised roof bulkhead, similar in size and height to the existing mechanical space, will not overwhelm the historic mansard roof and historic facades directly below; that the black-painted multi-light windows on the new bulkhead will relate well to the historic black-painted multi-light windows on the lower floors; and that for these reasons the proposed work will not diminish the special architectural or historic character of the building, the streetscape, or the Metropolitan Museum Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission made its determination subject to the condition that two sets of signed and sealed Department of Building filing drawings showing the approved design be submitted to the Commission for review. On February 18, 2008, the Commission received the required sets of signed and sealed drawings, A000, dated January 25, 2008, A103, A104, A301, A303, A304, A305, and A306, all dated December 17, 2007, prepared and submitted by Sam Trimble Design, Inc. Staff has reviewed these materials and finds that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on this and the approved findings, Certificate of Appropriateness 08-7610 is being issued. The approved work is limited to that described above. Please salvage and clean samples of the existing brick and mortar, prepare three sample patches showing the proposed brick and mortar, and notify the Commission to arrange for an inspection of the proposed materials to determine if the size, color, texture, and bond pattern, and the color, texture, and tooling of the mortar, match the originals, prior to completing the final phases of the facade work. 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 John Graham. PAGE 2 Issued: 3/6/08 DOCKET: 07-1872 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Daniel Spiegel, Expedia Building Solutions cc: Expedia Building Solutions, attn: Daniel Spiegel PAGE 3 Issued: 3/6/08 DOCKET: 07-1872 |
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