Landmark building permit details
| Location | 277 WEST 4TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | April 23, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-8704 |
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 | 08-4674 |
| Historic district | Greenwich Village |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | April 8, 2014 |
| 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 April 8, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve a proposal to install new storefront infill at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on March 13, 2008. This approval will expire on April 8, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of the removal of a non-historic storefront, and the installation of new storefront infill set back within the historic brick piers, consisting of stainless steel framing and a large display window with an 18" high red opaque glass bulkhead, as shown in a site map, current condition photographs, and unlabeled drawings, prepared by Alberto D'Avanzo, submitted as components of the application, and presented at the April 8, 2008 Public Hearing and Public Meeting. The proposal, as originally presented, included the installation of new storefront infill flush with the plane of the facade. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Greenwich Village Historic District Designation Report describes 277 West 4th Street as a three story brick building built in 1827; 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 Greenwich Village Historic District. With regard to the proposal, the Commission found that the existing storefront is not historic and that its replacement will not eliminate any original or historic fabric; that a modern interpretation of historic storefronts relates to the character of the Greenwich Village Historic District; that the storefront infill will be set between the historic brick piers; and that the storefront infill will be recessed from the front of the façade therefore allowing it to relate to the articulation of the streetwall and enhance the original architectural features of the façade. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that the storefront infill be recessed behind the plane of the piers. The Commission authorized the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness upon receipt, review, and approval of final signed and sealed Department of Buildings filing drawings for the approved work. Subsequently, on April 10, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawing A1, dated 4/9/08, and prepared by Alberto N. D'Avanzo R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the change required by the Commission has been incorporated into the proposal. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, and 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 Timothy Shaw. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Anderson Persad, Palm Consulting Services cc: A. Persad; W. Neeley, Deputy Director of Preservation, LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 4/23/08 DOCKET: 08-4674 |
Added to EveryBlock on June 11, 2008.
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