Landmark permit issued for 1234 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 1234 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | April 14, 2008 |
| COFA | COFA 08-8829 |
| Docket | 08-6218 |
| Historic district | N/A |
| Landmark name | GRAND HOTEL |
| Expiration date | September 27, 2011 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Alfred Sabetfard 1234 Broadway LLC 1234 Broadway New York, NY 10036 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of September 27, 2005, following 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 on September 1, 2005. The proposal, as approved, is to establish a master plan governing the installation of arched and segmental head aluminum windows at the 4th,5th,6th floors, and at the mansard roof, painted to match the historic paint analysis; and restoring the historic wood brick molds; as shown in photographs drawings on 7 presentation boards dated September 2005, prepared by Building Conservation Associates, Inc., submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that 1234 Broadway, also known as Grand Hotel-Individual Landmark is a French Second Empire style building, designed by Henry Engelbert, and built in 1868. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the historic wood windows on the fourth, fifth and sixth floors are deteriorated beyond repair; that the proposed double-hung arched-headed and segmental-headed windows will closely replicate the historic windows in terms of configuration, operation, details and finish and therefore the change in material will not be perceptible from the street; that the profiles, dimensions and shadow lines of the proposed replacement windows, including the brick mold, will closely match those found on the historic windows; and that the proposed factory applied finish for the windows is based on a historic paint analysis, and is in keeping with the color palette of the building. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the landmark, and voted to approve this application. Subsequently, the staff of the Commission received drawings T-1, D-1 and D-2, dated September 18, 2007 and R-1, R-2, R-6, R-11, W-3, dated revised February 11, 2004, prepared by Building Conservation Associates, Inc. The Landmark Preservation Commission staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. The Commission also noted that the drawings included the replacement of windows throughout the rest of the building, in accordance with the provisions of Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 3-04. Therefore, these drawings are being marked approved by the Commission with a perforated seal, and this Certificate of Appropriateness is being issued. The window master plan sets a standard for future window installation on these specified facades and floors, and specifically identifies drawings and other documents which contain the approved design in detail. If in the future the owner wishes to move forward with a portion of the work covered by the master plan, a completed application form is filed with the Landmarks Preservation Commission describing the scope of work and stating that the work will conform to the approved master plan drawings and other documents on file with the Commission, along with a copy of the approved drawings indicating the windows to be replaced. The staff of the Landmarks Preservation Commission will review the application to ascertain that all proposed work is covered by the master plan, and will send the owner an "Authorization to Proceed" letter allowing the work to proceed. The Authorization to Proceed is sent prior to the commencement of work and is contingent upon adherence to approved master plan drawings. 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 Kim Valente. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Ric Viera, BCA cc: BCA; William Neeley, Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 2 Issued: 4/14/08 DOCKET: 08-6218 |
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