Landmark building permit details
| Location | 214 EAST 61ST STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | September 15, 2008 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-3383 |
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 | 09-2101 |
| Historic district | TREADWELL FARM |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | July 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 July 8, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve a proposal to restore the facade to its original condition at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on June 12, 2008. The approval will expire on July 8, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of resurfacing the facade and stoop in a brownstone colored cementitious stucco, restoring the decorative window and door surrounds, based on those found elsewhere in the row and on historic photographs; and the installation of a new sheet metal cornice painted dark gray (Benjamin Moore 2121-10;) as shown on three presentation boards, featuring existing conditions photographs, a site plan, and drawings, labeled "Gallo Residence 214 E 61st Street New York, NY," prepared by Ageloff & Associates; submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission notes that the Treadwell Farm Historic District designation report describes 214 East 61st Street as a row house built in 1871-72 and later remodeled; and that the building's style, scale, and materials are among the features which contribute to the special historical and architectural character of the Treadwell Farm Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the existing façade is not a high style design, but rather a facade stripped of its detail that has little architectural merit; that the modifications to the façade occurred at some time between c.1940 and 1967 and are not representative of the significant early 20th-century façade alterations that were common in this historic district; that the design for the proposed restoration is based on photographic evidence as well as other houses in the same row; that the architectural detailing that will be restored will closely match the historic details the building once had and will restore significant architectural features that have been lost; and that restoring this building will be in keeping with the predominant character of this block of primarily brownstone row houses. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and voted to approve it. The work, therefore, is approved. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that some additional detail be added to the door surround; that the cornice align with the building to the east; and 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 September 10, 2008, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received written specifications and final drawings labeled A-0 and A-1, dated revised July 23, 2008; and a drawing labeled A-2, dated revised August 20, 2008; all prepared by Scott M. Ageloff, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to show more prominent detailing at the door surround and that the cornice is positioned to align with the neighboring building to the east; 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 09-3383 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: Ageloff & Associates cc: Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 9/15/08 DOCKET: 09-2101 |
Added to EveryBlock on September 25, 2008.
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