Landmark permit issued for 371 CARLTON AVENUE, BROOKLYN in Fort Greene
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 371 CARLTON AVENUE, BROOKLYN |
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| Issue date | April 11, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-8745 |
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 | 08-7611 |
| Historic district | Fort Greene |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | December 11, 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 December 11, 2007, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve a proposal for work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed November 15, 2007, and as you were informed in Status Update Letter 08-5623, issued on December 13, 2007 (LPC 08-2940). This approval will expire December 11, 2013. The proposed work, as approved, consists of demolishing the existing one-story extensions and deck, constructing a rear yard addition with exterior masonry, a rooftop terrace and attached deck, and installing rooftop mechanical equipment, including condensing units on dunnage, solar panels, and masonry chimney extensions. The proposal, as originally presented to the Commission, called for constructing a full-height rear yard addition. The proposal was shown in existing condition photographs and drawings dated 11/26/07, prepared by Faulding Architecture, PC, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Fort Greene Historic District Designation Report describes 371 Carlton Avenue as an early Italianate style rowhouse built in 1857; and that the style, scale, materials and details of the building are among the features which contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Fort Greene Historic District. The Commission also noted that Notice of Violation 02-0153 was issued July 21, 2003, for "Replacement of windows without permit(s)." With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the proposed rear yard addition will not be visible from any public thoroughfare; that the existing extensions at the rear of the building have no significant architectural features which will be lost or damaged as a result of the construction of the proposed rear yard addition; that the rear yard addition will not project further than the existing historic extension or those on adjacent buildings, and therefore will not substantially eliminate the presence of a rear yard or reduce the presence of open space at the interior of the block; and that the proposed fenestration pattern for the rear addition will relate to the scale and proportions of fenestration typical of a rowhouse. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that the addition at the top floor be eliminated; and 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 April 9, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received revised final drawings A1 through A8, dated 2/13/08, prepared by Faulding Architecture, PC. Staff reviewed the drawings and found that the work approved by the Commission, in terms of massing and scale, has been maintained. The original design has been modified by setting back the 2nd floor of the new rear addition and framing the volume with a metal lintel and full-height side walls to maintain the envelope of the approved massing; replacing the metal and glass railing at the 3rd floor terrace with a masonry parapet to match existing. The work also includes removing the existing gutter and installing a projecting metal trellis with integrated gutter, fastened to the vertical fascia of the masonry cornice above the corbelling, at the 3rd floor at the rear façade; installing a projecting metal trellis fastened to the masonry parapet at the new rear addition; removing the existing seven (7) one-over-one double-hung metal windows and installing new wood windows painted black to match the original at the Carlton Avenue façade; removing two (2) windows and one (1) door and installing new windows and a door within the existing openings at the secondary rear façade; replacing the existing window infill panel with a mechanical louver within the areaway at the basement floor at the Carlton Avenue façade; scraping and repainting the existing ironwork gate and grille black within the areaway at the basement floor at the Carlton Avenue façade; and interior alterations at the cellar and 1st through 3rd floors. With regard to this additional work, staff finds, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 3-04, that the new windows at the primary façade will match the historic windows in terms of configuration, operation, details, material and finish; and that the new windows at the secondary façades will not be visible from any public thoroughfare, that they will be installed in existing openings, and that they will not replace "special" windows, as defined in the Rules. Furthermore, staff finds that the new louver within the areaway opening will be concealed by the existing ironwork grille; that the new trellis attached to the masonry cornice at the rear façade will be pinned into the brick without causing its removal and will be installed at the location of the existing gutter and wood fascia board; that the new trellis will not be visible from any public thoroughfare; that the work will not result in damage to or loss of any significant historic fabric; and that the work will not detract from the special architectural or historic character of the building or district. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 08-8745 (LPC 08-7611) is being issued. This permit is being issued in reliance upon the owner's demonstrated intention to perform work to correct the violations by August 15, 2008, as evidenced by the escrow agreement dated April 15, 2008, between Takuji and Susan Nakamura and David Rosenblum, Esq. as escrow agent. Please note that Notice of Violation 02-0153, issued July 21, 2003, for "Replacement of windows without permit(s)," remains in force against the property. Failure to address this violation will result in the issuance of a second Notice of Violation originating from the Environmental Control Board in accordance with Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 7-02(c). This NOV would require a court appearance, and a civil penalty may be imposed and cannot be cured. Once the corrective work has been performed, please submit photographs, with close-up shots of the completed work, and a letter from the building owner requesting a Notice of Compliance to the staff of the Commission. 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 4/11/08 DOCKET: 08-7611 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 Cory Scott Herrala. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Heather Faulding, Faulding Architecture PC cc: Sarah Carroll/LPC Director of Preservation PAGE 3 Issued: 4/11/08 DOCKET: 08-7611 |
Added to EveryBlock on April 25, 2008.