Landmark permit issued for 6 WEST 122ND STREET, MANHATTAN in Mount Morris Park
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 6 WEST 122ND STREET, MANHATTAN |
|---|---|
| Issue date | May 19, 2008 |
| COFA | COFA 09-0050 |
| Docket | 08-6975 |
| Historic district | Mount Morris Park |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | May 6, 2014 |
| Text | ISSUED TO: Patrick McLaughlin 600 West 111th Street, #2C New York, NY 10025 Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of May 6, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve certain alterations at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on March 27, 2008. The approval will expire on May 6, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of the construction of a two-story rear yard extension and the removal of two historic stained glass transom windows and their reinstallation within the new rear façade of the new extension; as shown in presentation boards labeled "LPC plot info", "LPC elevation", "LPC sections", "LPC photo", "LPC renderings", and "Drawing: A-130 & 131 extension", dated March 18, 2008, prepared by Turu Illgen, submitted as components of the application, and presented at the May 6, 2008 Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Mount Morris Park Historic District designation report describes 6 West 122nd Street as a rowhouse designed by William Tuthill and built in 1888-89; and that the building's style, scale, materials, and details contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Mount Morris Park Historic District. The Commission also noted that Notice of Violation 91-0339 was issued on December 20, 1990 for "the installation of metal windows without permit(s)", that Warning Letter 06-0217 was issued on October 26, 2005 for "painting ground floor without permit(s)", and that Warning Letter 06-0218 was issued on October 26, 2005 for "installation of light fixture at ground floor façade and security grilles at parlor floor windows without permit(s)." With regard to the proposal, the Commission found that the removal of the rear façade at the basement and first floors will not result in the destruction of any significant architectural features; that the proposed rear yard addition and deck will not be visible from any public thoroughfare; that the addition will not rise to the full height of the building, and that the plane of the upper floors of the rear facade will be retained, thereby maintaining the building's relationship to other houses in the row; that the proposed rear yard addition and deck will not extend to the rear lot line or substantially eliminate the presence of a rear yard; that other rear yard incursions exist on other houses on the block, and therefore, the addition will not overwhelm the adjacent buildings or central greenspace; that the historic stained glass windows are significant features of the building and will be integrated in the new design; and that the proposed work will not diminish the special character of the building or the greenspace in the center of the block. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district, and voted to approve it. However, the Commission made its determination subject to the stipulation that final signed and sealed Department of Buildings filing drawings for the approved work be submitted for review and approval. Subsequently, on May 8, 2008 and May 14, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings A-010, A-011, A-129, A-130, A-131, A-132, A-133, A-134, A-311, and A-511, dated 5/8/08, and drawing A-332, dated 5/12/08, all prepared by Turu Illgen, R.A.. Staff reviewed these drawings and found that the approved work has been maintained. In addition, staff noted the inclusion of the following additional work: interior alterations at the cellar, basement, first, second, and third floors; the installation of four AC units on new steel dunnage at the roof; the installation of a new metal guard railing at the roof perimeter; the installation of new metal stairs and a metal deck at the first floor of the new rear addition; the installation of a new door within an enlarged window opening at the second floor at the rear façade; and the replacement in kind of 5 one-over-one, double-hung windows. With regard to the additional work, the Commission finds, in accordance with the Rules of the City of New York, Title 63, Section 2-19(e)(1), that the AC units, steel dunnage, and guard railing consist solely of mechanical equipment; that their installation will not result in damage to, or demolition of, a significant architectural feature of the roof; that they will not be visible from a public thoroughfare; and will not adversely affect significant architectural features of adjacent improvements. The Commission also finds, in accordance with the R.C.N.Y., Title 63, Section 3-04(d)(2), that the new door will not be visible from a public thoroughfare and will be installed within an existing window opening that is to be enlarged in height and that such enlargement will not alter or destroy protected features; that the new windows will not be visible from a public thoroughfare and will not replace "special" windows as defined in the definitions (section 3-01) and illustrated in Appendix A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found 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 09-0050 is being issued. This permit has been issued upon Patrick McLaughlin and Cindy Klaja-McLauglin's demonstrated intention to perform work to correct the above referenced violations, as evidenced by the escrow agreement dated February 13, 2008, between Patrick McLaughlin and Cindy Klaja-McLaughlin as owners, and Michael Present, representing Vaslas Lepowsky Hauss & Danke, LLP, as escrow agent. 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. PAGE 2 Issued: 5/19/08 DOCKET: 08-6975 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Can Ruan cc: C. Ruan; C. Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation, LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 5/19/08 DOCKET: 08-6975 |
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