Landmark building permit details
| Location |
1056 FIFTH AVENUE, MANHATTAN
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| Issue date | June 27, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-1258 |
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 | 08-8727 |
| Historic district | Upper East Side |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | April 22, 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 22, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a proposal to enlarge planting beds and replace doors and railings at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on March 27, 2008. The approval will expire on April 22, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing the existing planting beds and installing larger planting beds featuring a concrete curb and 6 ½" black painted iron fence at the Fifth Avenue sidewalk to align with those at neighboring buildings; replacing three wood and glass doors at the doctor's office entrances with paneled wood doors with a dark brown painted finish; removing concrete retaining walls and tubular metal railings at the corner entrances and installing a concrete wall clad with limestone panels and new metal railings painted "Very Dark Bronze"; as shown on eleven undated presentation boards labeled "1056 5th Avenue, New York, New York 10028 Ground Floor Design," prepared by Cutsogeorge Tooman & Allen Architects, P.C.; and submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission notes that the Carnegie Hill Historic District designation report describes 1056 Fifth Avenue as a modern style apartment building designed by George F. Pelham and built in 1948; and that the style, scale, materials, and details of the building are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Carnegie Hill Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that areaway planting beds are typical features of buildings of this age and style in the Carnegie Hill Historic District; that no significant architectural features will be lost or obscured by the installation of the planting beds; that the edge of the planting beds and railings will align with other similar planting beds at large apartment buildings on the block; that the planting beds will follow the footprint of the building and jog inward toward the building's entryway, thus deferring to this significant feature of the building; that the 4" high curb will be constructed of cast in place concrete, complementary to the limestone and light colored brick in the materials palette of the building; that the new railings will be based on the design of the building's original railings, and will be proportionally scaled to their locations on the building; that the existing original railings will be retained where they exist; that the paneled wood replacement doors at the doctor's offices will be in keeping with those found on buildings of this age and style; and that the work will enhance the special character of the building and the streetscape. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that the design of the new railings be based on the historic railings; and that two signed and sealed copies of the final Department of Buildings filing drawings for the approved work be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on May 15, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings labeled A000, A200, dated January 2, 2008; and drawings labeled A100, A500, and A501, dated revised May 7, 2008; and on June 25, 2008 the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawing labeled A100; dated revised May 7, 2008; all prepared by George Douglas Cutsogeorge, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to include removing the existing concrete sidewalk and installing a new concrete sidewalk, untinted and with standard scoring; removing the existing concrete copings and railings at the East 87th Street planting beds and at the second story and installation of new cast concrete copings and reinstallation of the existing railings; selective replacement of limestone panels at areas of deterioration and through-wall air conditioning units at the East 87th Street façade, and Fifth Avenue façade including return walls; cleaning the marble at the main Fifth Avenue entrance using a water wash not to exceed 500 psi; replacing light fixtures while retaining the existing covers at the main Fifth Avenue entrance; removing the existing ceramic tile paving at the areaways at the doctor's office entrances and installing flame finished granite; repointing stone steps at the southern doctor's office entrance; removing and replacing concrete copings at the East 87th Street façade; removing and replacing four metal doors and four light fixtures at the East 87th Street service entrances. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the concrete sidewalk to be removed is not a significant feature of the building or district; that the new, standard concrete sidewalk, untinted and scored in a standard pattern to align with adjacent sidewalks, will be harmonious with the building and with standard sidewalks typically found in this district; that the work will help to maintain a consistent sidewalk treatment in the district; and that retaining the existing street curb will preserve this significant feature; that the original texture, color, profiles and details of the limestone and concrete copings will be replicated; that the masonry cleaning will be undertaken using the gentlest method possible without damaging the masonry facade; and that the proposed work will aid in the long-term preservation of the building and will help return the facade closer to its original appearance; that the tile paving at the doctor's office entrances is not a significant feature of the building and that the new tile will be harmonious with the building; that the doors will replace modern doors; that simple metal doors are appropriate for a building of this age and style; and that the doors will be painted to match the existing color; 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 09-1258 is being issued. Please note that this permit is contingent upon the Commission's review and approval of samples of the new limestone and concrete. Please contact Blaire Walsh to schedule a site visit once samples are available for review. This permit is also contingent on the understanding that the work will be performed by hand and when the temperature remains a constant 45 degrees Fahrenheit or above for a 72 hour period from the commencement of the work. 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. PAGE 2 Issued: 6/27/08 DOCKET: 08-8727 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: Jessica Hayes, Cutsogeorge Tooman & Allen cc: Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 6/27/08 DOCKET: 08-8727 |
Added to EveryBlock on July 29, 2008.
