Landmark permit issued for 433 WAVERLY AVENUE, BROOKLYN in Clinton Hill
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 433 WAVERLY AVENUE, BROOKLYN |
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| Issue date | May 14, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 08-9636 |
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 | 08-8444 |
| Historic district | Clinton Hill |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | March 25, 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 March 25, 2008, 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 February 28, 2008, and as you were informed in Status Update Letter 08-8404, issued on March 25, 2008 (LPC 07-7357). This approval will expire March 25, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists modifying the steel deck structure constructed at the rear extension and on its roof and connected by a two-story spiral stair, built without Landmarks permits, by reconstructing the deck to set back from the edge of the roof and eliminating the upper flight of the spiral stair connecting the elevated rear deck to the rooftop deck; removing wood panel fencing, installed without Landmarks permits, and installing metal picket railing painted black at the rear elevated deck, rooftop deck and parapet wall; installing new wood panel fencing at the north courtyard and at the north side of the steel deck at the 1st floor; removing the door and replacement windows, installed without Landmarks permits, and installing new two-over-two double-hung wood windows within the arched-headed openings and a new wood and glass door integrated into a segment of the flat fascia of the new wood cornice with brackets painted black to match the original cornice; and applying stucco to the exposed masonry wall at the 3rd floor of the rear façade and the north façade of the existing rear extension to match the existing stucco at the north lot-line wall. The proposal was shown in historic photographs and existing condition photographs, and presentation drawings dated March 19, 2008, prepared by NV Architects, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. The proposal as originally presented called for the legalization of doors and windows installed without Landmarks Preservation Commission permits at the 3rd floor of the rear façade. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Clinton Hill Historic District designation report describes 433 Waverly Avenue as an Italianate style carriage house and residence built in the mid-19th century; and that the building's scale, style, materials, and details are among the features which contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Clinton Hill Historic District. The Commission also noted that WL 07-0206 was issued 12/5/06 for "Installation of light fixtures and conduit without permit(s)"; NOV 07-0274 was issued 3/12/07 for "Rear facade alterations without permit(s);" NOV 07-0542 was issued 8/14/07 for "Replacement of door and alteration to transom above door without permit(s);" NOV 07-0543 was issued 8/13/07 for "Facade work without permit(s);" NOV 07-0544 was issued 8/14/07 for "Replacement of windows without permit(s);" WL 07-0545 was issued 8/14/07 for "Installation of security grilles without permit(s);" and NOV 07-0546 was issued 8/14/07 for "Replacement of garage door without permit(s)." With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the installation of the deck structure did not eliminate any significant historic or architectural features from the building; that pulling back the elevated deck at the rooftop terrace will minimize the visibility of the structure from the garden; that the elimination of the solid railing and upper flight of spiral stair, and the introduction of simple and well-scaled picket railing, will reintroduce a degree of transparency at the visible rear façade; and that the stucco finish at the existing sidewall and proposed parapet at the rear extension will blend harmoniously with the stucco at the visible south façade. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district, and voted to approve this application. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that the raised parapet at the side wall of the terrace be eliminated and replaced with metal railing, and that the original cornice be reconstructed and the window openings be redesigned at the 3rd floor of the rear façade in consultation with LPC staff; 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 May 2, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received drawings L01 through L03 and L05 through L09, dated 4/9/08, and revised f drawings L04 and L10, dated 4/22/08, prepared by NV Architects. Staff reviewed the drawings and found that the work approved by the Commission has been maintained. The work also includes, at the Waverly Avenue façade, removing seven (7) one-over-one double-hung replacement windows and installing new two-over-two double-hung wood windows painted black at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors; removing the existing door and transom window, installed without LPC permits, and installing a new wood door with vertical grooves painted black and a divided light transom window painted black; removing the existing garage door, installed without LPC permits, and installing new wood out-swinging garage doors with vertical grooves painted black and a divided light transom window painted black; removing the existing light fixtures and exposed conduit, installed without LPC permits, and installing two (2) new wall-mounted pendant fixtures to the sides of the door openings; removing the existing door and window security grilles and, installed without LPC permits, and installing new security bars painted black at the window only at the 1st floor; installing a new wood cornice painted black to match the historic cornice above the door openings; and scraping and repainting the upper cornice black to match existing. 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 that the removal of the existing fire escapes will eliminate unsympathetic alterations that detract from the significant architectural features of the buildings, without causing the removal of any historic fabric. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 08-9636 (LPC 08-8444) is being issued. Please note that Warning Letter WL 07-0206 and WL 07-0545, and Notice of Violation NOV 07-0274, NOV 07-0542, NOV 07-0543, NOV 07-0544 and NOV 07-0546 remains in force against the property. Failure to address these violations 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 5/14/08 DOCKET: 08-8444 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 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: Tom van den Bout, NV Architects cc: William Neeley/LPC- Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 3 Issued: 5/14/08 DOCKET: 08-8444 |
Added to EveryBlock on May 30, 2008.