Landmark building permit details
| Location | 1194 1ST AVENUE, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | July 14, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-1602 |
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 | 09-1624 |
| Historic district | N/A |
| Landmark name | CITY AND SUBURBAN HOMES, FIRST AVENUE ESTATE |
| Expiration date | N/A |
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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 May 6, 2008, following the Public Hearing April 22, 2008 and May 6, 2008, voted to approve a proposal for work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed April 17, 2008, and as you were informed in Status Update Letter 08-9908, issued on May 15, 2008 (LPC 08-0712), pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York. The proposed work, as approved, consists of creating a Master Plan governing the future installation of storefronts, signage and awnings at the ground floor at the primary First Avenue elevation and at the East 64th Street, East 65th Street and mid-block courtyard corner return elevations, including restoring original metal entablatures and cornices and installing new metal entablatures and cornices as required with a brown painted finish (Benjamin Moore "Clinton Brown" HC-67) to match existing at designated locations above the storefronts; restoring original masonry piers and installing new masonry piers as required to match the historic masonry at designated locations subdividing the storefronts; providing options for storefront infill, including recessed entrances with metal single and double doors or metal accordion doors with paneled bases, and fixed metal display windows with clear glass and metal paneled bulkheads over a cast stone base, all with a brown painted finish (HC-67), at openings between the masonry piers; installing metal signbands with concealed lighting and designated locations for 12" painted or raised metal lettering above the storefront infill; and installing retractable canvas awnings at the base of the metal signbands above the storefront infill. The proposal was shown in historic photographs, existing condition photographs and presentation drawings, received and dated by staff on April 22, 2008 and May 13, 2008, prepared by George Boyle Architects, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this application, the Commission noted that the designation report describes the City and Suburban Homes First Avenue Estates as a model tenement complex designed by James E. Ware and Philip Ohm and built in 1898-191. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the removal of the existing modern features will eliminate fabric that detracts from the historic and architectural character of the building; that the restoration of the original masonry piers and installation of new ones at intermittent locations, will restore important design elements which were lost or damaged by later alterations; that the proposed master plan combines elements from both the original design and the early ground floor alterations that resulted in additional storefronts, in a manner which recognizes the importance of both layers of the history of this building; that the proposed master plan will restore transparency to the ground floor and recall the proportions of the early storefront infill, while resulting in a unified ground floor design that will be flexible for a variety of commercial uses; that the proposed signage will be limited to metal or painted lettering and concealed lighting within the proposed metal signbands, which correspond with the proportions and location of the original transoms, minimizing the impact of signage on the façade; that the proposed retractable awnings will fit neatly within the storefront openings and attach to the underside of the proposed metal signbands, deferring to the strong horizontality of the historic metal cornice; that the storefront infill consisting of operable doors will be in keeping with the commercial character of this streetscape; and that the doors will feature paneled bases that recall bulkheads with details matching the proposed options for fixed display windows at other storefront infill locations. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that two final copies of the Master Plan filing drawings for the approved work be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on July 2, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final architectural drawings LM-1 through LM-10, dated 7/2/08 by LPC staff, and prepared by George Boyle Architects. Staff reviewed the drawings and found that the work 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 09-1602 (LPC 09-1264) is being issued. This Master Plan sets a standard for replacement of storefront infill, signage and awnings 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 location of the work and location specific drawings showing 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 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 Cory Scott Herrala. PAGE 2 Issued: 7/14/08 DOCKET: 09-1624 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: George Boyle, George Boyle Architect cc: William Neeley/LPC Deptuy Director of Preservation PAGE 3 Issued: 7/14/08 DOCKET: 09-1624 |
Added to EveryBlock on July 29, 2008.
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