Landmark building permit details
| Location | 415 WEST 13TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | January 22, 2009 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-6736 |
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 | 09-6379 |
| Historic district | Gansevoort Market |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | September 9, 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 November 18, 2008, following the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of September 9, 2008, voted to approve a proposal to install new storefront infill; install two (2) new sets of stairs at the loading dock and a new barrier-free access lift; and install new signage, at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on August 14, 2008, and as you were notified in Status Update Letter 09-5857 (LPC 09-2521). The approval will expire on September 9, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removal of the existing storefront infill, rolling doors, tracks, and hardware at the four (4) ground floor window openings; removal of a 4'4" portion of the stairs, handrail, and curb adjacent to the western entrance door where the proposed lift will be installed; removal of the steel curb at this edge of the loading dock to prepare for the proposed extension of the loading dock; extension of the loading dock with new concrete to match the existing measuring an additional 1'4" in depth and 5'7" in length; and installation of a new steel curb at the edge; installation of one (1) new lift adjacent to the western entrance; installation of two (2) new sets of metal stairs with concrete treads and black powder coated metal risers to align with the two (2) inner window openings, oriented parallel to the loading dock; installation of new storefront infill in the four (4) ground floor window openings, consisting of single pane display windows with 3' high full transoms at each outer window opening and display windows with full transoms and a single pane frameless door at each inner window opening, all of black anodized aluminum framing; the installation of a new 3'6" high metal guardrail of black powder coated steel posts with stainless steel cables along the length of the loading dock and at each set of metal stairs; and the installation of two (2) metal sign plaques hung from the existing canopy, oriented perpendicular to the storefronts, with two (2) lights concealed beneath the canopy to illuminate each sign; as shown in current condition photographs and drawings labeled A-0, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, and A-8, dated November 5, 2008, prepared by Steven O'Neil, R.A., and submitted as components of the application. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that Gansevoort Market Historic District designation report describes 415 West 13th Street as a three-story building designed by Thompson Starrett Co. in 1900-01, significantly altered in 2002-03 with renovations to the base and a five-story addition designed by Steven Kratchman; and that in terms of its style, scale, materials, and details, the building contributes to the special architectural and historic character of the Gansevoort Market Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the ground floor of the existing building, significantly altered in 2002-03, is not historically intact, and that the proposed storefront replacement will not eliminate significant historic or architectural features of the building; that the retention of the existing brick piers and set back windows and doors will preserve the original rhythm and utilitarian character of the ground floor; that the simple, modern design and configuration of the storefronts will be in keeping with the configuration of other storefronts in this district and the open character of the loading bays which are located throughout the district; that the installation of two sets of steps, parallel to the loading dock, will facilitate pedestrian access to the two retail spaces, while preserving this significant feature of the building and the district; that the barrier-free access will be achieved in a discreet manner with one lift at the western edge of the dock, which is harmoniously integrated with the loading dock and its railing; that the materials of metal steps, clear glass windows and doors with thin black anodized metal frames, and a black anodized metal railing, are harmonious with the industrial character of the building and with materials found at other storefront in the district; and that the proposed signage, consisting of two signs mounted on the soffit of the existing canopy and hung perpendicular to the building facade, will not overwhelm the storefronts and is in keeping with the character of signs historically found in this historic district. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building, the streetscape, and the Gansevoort Market Historic District, and voted to approve this application. In voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that two (2) copies of the final signed and sealed Department of Buildings filing drawings for the approved work be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on January 15, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings labeled A0.0, D-1.0, A-1.0, A-1.1, A-2.0, A-2.1, A-2.2, A-2.3, A-3.0, A-4.0, A-5.0, dated January 12, 2009, prepared by Steven O'Neil, R.A. Staff reviewed the drawings and found that the approved design has been maintained. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings have been marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 09-6736 (LPC 09-6379) 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 Emily Goldman. PAGE 2 Issued: 1/22/09 DOCKET: 09-6379 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Steven O'Neil, O'Neil Langan Architects cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation, LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 1/22/09 DOCKET: 09-6379 |
Added to EveryBlock on February 25, 2009.
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