Landmark building permit details
| Location | 52 GREENE STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | July 23, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-2176 |
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 | 08-8674 |
| Historic district | Soho - Cast Iron |
| 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 of June 17, 2008, following the Public Hearing of June 17, 2008, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on May 29, 2008. The approved work, at the ground floor, consists of the removal of the existing modern storefront infill, and the fire escape drop ladder; the replacement of missing elements of the cast storefront, including new metal bases and capitals on the existing cast iron columns and pilasters, and fiberglass consoles and a fiberglass cornice above the storefront, all painted using Benjamin Moore HC-102, Clarksville Gray; the installation of new painted wood storefront infill, including glass and wood doors and sidelights, a display window with a paneled bulkhead, and transom bars, all painted Benjamin Moore HC-168, Chelsea Gray, the installation of exterior lighting and an intercom, set behind the projecting columns, with selected areas of the historic bullet-lights to be covered with steel diamond-plate panels, all as shown in drawing CR01, CR02, CR03, CR04, ST01, ST02, and ST03, all dated June 9, 2008, showing a block plan, existing and proposed floor plans, existing and proposed partial elevations, photographs of the existing conditions, details, streetscape, and similar adjacent buildings with historic storefronts, the historic tax photograph, and paint samples, all prepared and presented at the Public Hearing and the Public Meeting by TRA Studio. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the designation report describes 52 Greene Street as an altered warehouse building built in 1867; and that the style, materials, and detailing of this building are among the features which define the architectural and historic character of these buildings and the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The Commission also noted that the building was constructed as a five story building; that the upper two floors were removed prior to designation; and that the existing storefront infill appears to have been altered several times prior to designation. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that removing the existing modern storefront infill will not destroy any historic material; that removing the lower portion of the fire escape drop ladder will also not destroy any significant historic material; that the new painted wood storefront elements, with paneled bulkhead, wood and glass doors and sidelights, a large display window, and substantial transom bars, will closely resemble historic storefronts found at many buildings of this age and type within this historic districts; that the use of a 3'-0" wide door and a slightly narrower sidelight at the two entrances will allow wheelchair access to the building while having minimal effect upon the appearance of the storefront infill; that the proposed signage painted on the inside face of the transom resembles historic signage, and is well scaled for the size of the façade; that the new exterior lighting and intercom panel, installed behind the columns where the fixtures will be minimally visible from the street, will have little impact upon the appearance of the building; that retaining the bullet-light vault covers, and covering severely deteriorated sections with diamond plate is reversible and will protect this important streetscape feature; and that for these reasons the proposal will enhance the building, the streetscape, and the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building, and voted to approve it. On June 20, 2008, staff received two sets of signed and sealed drawings drawing CR01, CR02, CR03, CR04, ST01, ST02, and ST03, all dated June 9, 2008, prepared and submitted by TRA Studio. Staff has reviewed these materials and finds that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained in the filing drawings. Based on this and the approved findings, Certificate of Appropriateness 09-2176 is being issued. Please note that this permit is being issued with the understanding that, upon a careful examination of the iron and glass bullet lights, a drawing showing sound sections, as well as areas which the applicant is proposing to cover with steel diamond plate, will be prepared and submitted to staff for review and approval, prior to removing, altering or covering any of the existing iron and glass bullet lights. 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 John Graham. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Robert Traboscia, TRA Studio cc: TRA Studio, attn: Sebastian Del Castillo PAGE 2 Issued: 7/23/08 DOCKET: 08-8674 |
Added to EveryBlock on August 20, 2008.
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