Landmark permit issued for 548 HUDSON STREET, MANHATTAN in Greenwich Village
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 548 HUDSON STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | April 8, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-8698 |
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 | 08-5192 |
| Historic district | Greenwich Village |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | September 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 September 11, 2007, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve a proposal to construct a one-story rooftop addition at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on August 16, 2007. The approval will expire on September 11, 2013. The proposed work, as approved, consists of the construction of a rooftop addition clad in beige stucco, and the installation of two air conditioning condenser units atop the addition; as shown in existing conditions photographs, photo montages, and drawings labeled A1 through A6, dated August 10, 2007; submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission notes that the Greenwich Village Historic District designation report describes 548 Hudson Street as an Italianate style townhouse built in 1852; and that the building's style, scale, and materials are among the features which contribute to the special historical and architectural character of the Greenwich Village Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that construction of the new rooftop bulkhead will not cause the destruction of any significant historic fabric; that visible rooftop bulkheads are common in this district; that the proposed stair and elevator bulkhead will only be visible against a backdrop of other buildings, at an acute angle to the front facade, minimizing its impact upon the skyline and the significant features of the building; that the simple massing, painted stucco finish, and details of the new bulkhead will not draw undue attention to themselves, or call attention away from the main facade; and that the work will not detract from the building, the streetscape, or the Greenwich Village Historic District. The work, therefore, is approved. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated 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 March 18, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings labeled A1 and C1, dated November 27, 2007, and an undated drawing labeled E1, all prepared by Gianni Intili, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to include the extension of the rear fire escapes; the installation of a 42" high railing at the roof of the existing one-story rear extension and at the roofline of the front façade; and interior alterations at the second through fourth floors, including demolition and construction of interior partitions, electrical work, mechanical systems, plumbing, and finishes. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the fire escape platforms and ladders on the rear facade will not be visible from any public thoroughfares, and that their installation will not cause damage to, or demolition of, any decorative masonry or other significant architectural features of the building; that the installation of the railings will not result in damage to, or demolition of, any significant architectural features of the roof of the building, that they will be minimally visible from public thoroughfares, that they will not adversely affect significant architectural features of adjacent improvements; and that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 08-8698 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 Blaire Walsh. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Steven Salvesen, RIP Construction Consultants, Inc cc: Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 4/8/08 DOCKET: 08-5192 |
Added to EveryBlock on April 25, 2008.