Landmark building permit details
| Location | 10-12 CROSBY STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | April 21, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-8979 |
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 | 08-6753 |
| Historic district | Soho - Cast Iron |
| 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, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on January 31, 2008. This permit will expire on February 26, 2014. The work, as approved, consists of removing the existing metal and glass storefront infill, and stucco and concrete steps; installing an aluminum and glass frame storefront infill with transoms above the doors and clear glass display windows within bay openings, featuring a dark brown painted finish; and installing diamond plate steel covered steps at the two entrance doors. This work was shown in photo boards, and drawings labeled A-1, A-2, A-3, undated and prepared by Ted Bogdnar, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. IIn reviewing the application, the Commission noted that the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District designation report describes 10-12 Crosby Street as a neo-Grec style warehouse building designed by Schweitzer and Greve and built in 1876-77; and that the building's style, scale, and materials are among those features which contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the SoHo- Cast Iron Historic District. The Commission finally noted that the proposed storefront will match an approved storefront on the adjacent twin building. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the removal of the modern storefront infill will eliminate modern alterations which detract from the special historic and architectural character of the building; that the configuration of the proposed storefront, consisting of a paired entrance doors with transoms, display windows and bulkheads, is in keeping with storefronts historically found on this building and in this district, and will relate harmoniously to the Commission approved storefront in the adjacent building; that the painted finish of the proposed storefront infill, will be consistent with the finishes found historically on other storefronts in this historic district; that no historic cast-iron vault lights or structure exist beneath the diamond plate and concrete sidewalk system, therefore, the proposed work at the sidewalk will not eliminate any significant features; that the proposed diamond-plate vault covering on the steps will recall the placement and material of the historic cast-iron vault covers; and that the removal of the concrete knee wall will not eliminate significant features and the new steps will return missing features to the entrance, and finally, the color and scoring pattern of the proposed concrete sidewalk will recall the historic granite pavers. Based on these findings, the Commission determined that the work is appropriate to the building and to the historic district, and voted to approve this application. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission made its determination subject to the stipulation that two sets of final signed and sealed drawings, showing the approved work, which are to be filed at the Department of Buildings, be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on March 31, 2008, the staff of the Commission received drawings A-1 and A-2, dated December 17, 2007, signed and sealed by Theodore John Bodnar, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Therefore, these drawings are being marked approved by the Commission with a perforated seal, and this Certificate of Appropriateness 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 Kim Valente. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Ted Bodnar, Bodnar Architect cc: Bodnar Architect; William Neeley, Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 2 Issued: 4/21/08 DOCKET: 08-6753 |
Added to EveryBlock on April 29, 2008.
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