Landmark building permit details
| Location | 140 EAST 74TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | July 1, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-1303 |
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 | 07-8994 |
| Historic district | Upper East Side |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | June 17, 2014 |
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Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of June 17, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a proposal to install an awning at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on May 22, 2008. The approval will expire on June 17, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of the installation of a retractable awning mounted at the top of the transom window, with open sides, and clad in burgundy canvas with "Vivolo" printed in white on the unframed skirt spanning a window and door opening at the basement level of the front facade; as shown on two presentation boards, featuring existing conditions photographs, a site plan, and drawings, labeled "140 East 74th St., Manhattan, Vivolo Restaurant," prepared by Robert D. Ascione, R.A.; 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 Upper East Side Historic District designation report describes 140 East 74th Street an Italianate style row house designed by John G. Prague and built in 1871-75; and that the building's style, scale, and materials are among the features which contribute to the special historical and architectural character of the Upper East Side Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the proposed awning will not conceal any significant architectural features; that the size and scale of the proposed awning will not overwhelm the basement level of the building or the areaway; that the installation of the awning will allow the removal of the existing front extension, restoring the open areaway and revealing currently obscured architectural features; that awnings were historically used on mixed use buildings; that the awning will identify the business at the lower level of this historic town house, and represent the historic evolution of row houses in this neighborhood from residential to mixed use buildings; and that awnings with signage on the skirt are typical of the streetscape on this block. The work, therefore, is approved. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that a set of unmounted copies of the presentation drawings and 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 June 24, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received written specifications dated November 13, 2007; and a final drawing labeled BD-1, dated revised June 19, 2008, and prepared by Robert D. Ascione, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to include removal of the existing non-historic basement level addition to obtain an unenclosed sidewalk café; removal of the existing arched canopy at the front façade; patching of the brownstone façade; painting the façade Benjamin Moore 993; painting the windows at the front façade Benjamin Moore 994; installation of a 42" high iron fence with a black painted finish at the areaway; and the installation of a new wood and glass door at the existing basement level door opening. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the existing first floor addition and canopy are not historic and their removal will not result in damage to, or demolition of, any significant architectural features; that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 2-14, that the existing brownstone surface is flaking, damaged or otherwise unsound; that the original texture, color, profiles and details of the brownstone will be replicated; that the damaged stone will be cut back to sound stone and the new surface will be keyed into the sound stone and will be built up in successive layers using a cementitious mix with the top layer tinted and finished to match the original brownstone texture and color; and that the methods and materials proposed by the contractor have been provided in the form of written specifications; that painting the façade a brownstone color will return it's appearance more closely to its original condition; that the proposed areaway fence will be harmonious with the building and with railings typically found in this district; and that wood and glass doors with a painted finish are appropriate for a building of this age, style and type; 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 09-1303 is being issued. 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 Blaire Walsh. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Robert D. Ascione cc: Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 7/1/08 DOCKET: 07-8994 |
Added to EveryBlock on July 29, 2008.
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