Landmark permit issued for 100 REMSEN STREET, BROOKLYN in Brooklyn Heights
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 100 REMSEN STREET, BROOKLYN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | May 16, 2008 |
| COFA | COFA 08-9983 |
| Docket | 08-1530 |
| Historic district | Brooklyn Heights |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | March 18, 2014 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Stephanie Koules, Board Member Remsen Street Owners, Inc. 100 Remsen Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 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 18, 2008, following the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of November 13, 2007, voted to approve a proposal to create a master plan governing the future replacement of windows throughout the building, as put forward in your application completed October 18, 2007. The approved work consists replacement of the existing steel windows, which have a variety of configurations, including single casement, single-leaf casement with transom above, double-leaf casement, double-leaf casement with a transom above and a fixed pane below; corner window assemblies that have paired double-leaf casements, with transoms above and hopper windows below, and tripartite windows which have a fixed center pane with a transom above and a hopper below, flanked by single leaf casements, with transoms above and hopper windows below, with new aluminum sash of matching configurations, painted black to match the existing, with the tripartite windows to feature a raised muntin bar at the lower left-hand corner, to accommodate the seasonal installation of air conditioning units. The windows will have a black baked on enamel finish to match the existing windows. The approved work was shown on presentation boards consisting of existing condition photographs, a site map, and drawings labeled A- 01, A-02, A-05, A-07, A-08, and A-09, dated 9/25/08; and A-03, A-04, A-06, and A-11, dated 3/17/08; all prepared by Rand Engineering, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meetings. As initially proposed, the master plan proposal called for replacement windows with modified configurations, which eliminated the transoms which characterize the historic sash. The initial proposal was shown on presentation boards featuring existing condition photographs, a site map, and drawings, dated November 13, 2007, and prepared by Rand Engineering. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that 100 Remsen Street is an apartment building designed by Rollin Caughey and built in 1949; and that the building's scale, materials, and details contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District. The Commission also notes that the existing steel windows are in a deteriorated condition. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the existing steel windows are deteriorated, and warrant replacement; that the proposed aluminum replacement windows will closely recall the details and configuration of the original steel windows; that the proposed triple window assemblies throughout the building will feature raised muntin bar in the lower left-hand corner, which will regularize the installation of seasonal air conditioning units, with only minimal modification to the original window configuration; and that the proposed black finish will match the existing color of the historic windows, allowing the building's facades to maintain consistence and regularity of fenestration as the windows are replaced over time. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, and voted to approve it. The Commission authorized the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness upon receipt, review and approval of two sets of signed and sealed final drawings showing the approved master plan. Subsequently, on May 5, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings labeled A-00 through A-11, dated 5/1/08, and prepared by Rand Engineering. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been modified to include a tripartite window with a raised muntin bar in the right-hand corner for all four (4) window bays on the north elevation, four (4) bays on the west elevation, and 2 window bays at east-facing elevations. With regard to this amendment, the Commission found that the proposed change will maintain a consistent pattern on the facade, which is keeping with the spirit of the original approval, and that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings have been marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 08-9983 is being issued. This master plan sets a standard for future window and door replacement and specifically identifies drawings which describe the approved master plan in detail. If 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 Commission indicating the specific location of the new windows, type(s) of window, and finish, and stating that the work will conform to the approved master plan drawings and other documents on file with the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The staff of the Preservation Department will review the application to ascertain that all proposed work is covered by the master plan, and will then send the owner an "Authorization to Proceed" letter. The Authorization to Proceed is sent prior to the commencement of the work and is contingent on adherence to the approved master plan. 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 5/16/08 DOCKET: 08-1530 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 Andria Darby. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Paul Grissett, Staff Expeditor, RAND Engineering & Architecture, PC cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation PAGE 3 Issued: 5/16/08 DOCKET: 08-1530 |
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