Landmark permit issued for 21-25 WEST 8TH STREET, MANHATTAN in Greenwich Village
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 21-25 WEST 8TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | June 5, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-0309 |
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 | 09-0324 |
| Historic district | Greenwich Village |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | January 8, 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 January 8, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve with modifications a proposal to install new storefront infill, as put forward in your application completed December 13, 2007, and as notified in Status Update Letter 08-6261 (LPC 08-3722), issued on January 11, 2008. The approval will expire January 8, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of the removal of the existing storefront infill at 21, 23, and 25 West 8th Street; and the installation of new storefront infill, consisting of aluminum framing with a charcoal colored paint finish, black granite panels at the bulkheads, large display windows, and recessed doors with transoms; the installation of applied signage in the transom above each storefront door; and the installation one (1) light fixture mounted to the aluminum framing above the transom at each residential door; as shown in current condition and historic photographs, and drawings labeled A.1, A.2, A.3, and A.4, dated January 08, prepared by David Prendergast, R.A. submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Greenwich Village Historic District designation report describes 21-25 West 8th Street as Greek Revival style town houses, built in 1845-1846, with the installation of ground-floor storefronts framed by a glazed white terra-cotta surround prior to designation; and that, in terms of style, scale, materials, and details, the buildings contribute to the special architectural and historic character for which the district was designated. The Commission further noted that, following the designation of the district, new aluminum storefronts were installed with Landmarks Preservation Commission permits at 21-25 West 8th Street. The Commission also noted that Warning Letter 08-0108 was issued on August 30, 2007 for "Replacement of doors at residential entry in non-compliance with CNE 07-1784 (LPC 06-7466) issued September 7, 2008;" that Warning Letter 08-0109 was issued on August 30, 2007 for "Alterations to storefront without permit(s);" and that Warning Letter 08-0110 was issued on August 30, 2007 for "Replacement of light fixtures at residential entry without permit(s)," all for 21 West 8th Street; that Warning Letter 08-0103 was issued on August 30, 2007 for "Replacement of doors at residential entry in non-compliance with CNE 07-1784 (LPC 06-7466) issued September 7, 2006;" that Warning Letter 08-0104 was issued on August 30, 2007 for "Removal of storefront at 25 West 8th Street without permit(s);" that Warning Letter 08-0105 was issued on August 30, 2007 for "Installation of light fixtures at residential entry without permit(s);" that Warning Letter 08-0106 was issued on August 30, 2007 for "Replacement of intercom at residential entry without permit(s);" that Warning Letter 08-0107 was issued on August 30, 2007 for "Awning removed without removal of security gate in non-compliance with COFA 97-3121 (LPC 97-2278) issued December 17, 1996," all for 23-25 West 8th Street. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the removal of the existing storefront infill and security gates will not result in damage to or removal of any significant historic fabric; that the design of the new storefront infill, consisting of charcoal-colored painted aluminum framing and bulkheads with black granite panels, recessed doors with transoms, and large display windows, is in keeping with storefronts historically found on similar buildings in this district; that the signage, to be installed at the transoms above the storefront doors, is well-scaled to the building and storefronts; that the proposed lighting fixtures are proportionate to the storefront, are mounted to the transom and not the terracotta surround, and will not call attention to themselves; that the new flush-mounted, stainless steel intercom panels will be reduced in size from the existing intercom panels and will not call undue attention to themselves; and that the work will not detract from the special character of the Greenwich Village Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and to the Historic District, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that the new aluminum storefront infill be set back slightly from the terra cotta storefront surround, and that two copies of the final signed and sealed Department of Buildings filing drawings showing the revised proposal be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on May 21, 2008, the Commission received drawings A.1, A.2, A.3, and A.4, prepared by David Prendergast, R.A., and submitted as components of the application. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to incorporate the required change; that the proposed aluminum storefront framing will be set back 4" from the terra cotta surround; and that, in all other aspects, the drawings reflect the approved proposal. Based on these and the above findings, the drawings have been marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 09-0324 is being issued. Please Note: Warning Letter 08-0103 and 08-0108 are not addressed by this permit. Please also note that Warning Letters 08-0104, 08-0105, 08-0106, 08-0107, 08-0109, and 08- 0110 remain in force against this property. When the work approved in this permit has been completed, please contact the staff of the Landmarks Preservation Commission in writing, enclosing photographs of the completed work, to request an inspection and issuance of a Notice of Compliance. 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 6/5/08 DOCKET: 09-0324 displayed at the site while work is in progress. Please direct inquiries to Emily Goldman. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: David Prendergast, Prendergast Laurel Architects cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation, LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 6/5/08 DOCKET: 09-0324 |
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