Landmark building permit details
| Location | 200 EAST 66TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | January 30, 2009 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-7027 |
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 | 09-6617 |
| Historic district | N/A |
| Landmark name | MANHATTAN HOUSE |
| Expiration date | November 18, 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 November 18, 2008, following the Public Meeting of October 14, 2008, and the Public Hearing and Public Meeting of September 23, 2008, voted to approve certain alterations at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on August 28, 2008. The approval will expire on November 18, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of the removal of the existing driveways and sidewalks at the two entrances on East 66th Street, and their replacement with new concrete driveways and sidewalks with granite curbs and areas of granite paving beneath the porte cocheres; the removal of granite retaining walls between the porte cochere columns, and their replacement with landscaping with new light fixtures installed in the ground; and the removal of an existing handrail at the westernmost driveway, and its replacement with a new steel handrail with thin cable pickets; as shown in unlabeled and undated presentation boards, prepared by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill and Sasaki Associates, and a materials board prepared by Hoffmann Architects, submitted as components of the application, and presented at the September 23, 2008 Public Hearing and Public Meeting, the October 14, 2008 Public Meeting, and the November 18, 2008 Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Manhattan House designation report describes 200 East 66th Street as a modern-style mixed-use complex, consisting of a 21-story apartment house, and underground garage, and two groups of stores, designed by Mayer & Whittlesey and Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, and built between 1947 and 1951. With regard to the proposal, the Commission found that that the removal of the concrete curbs, stone retaining walls between the columns, and portions of the concrete driveways will not eliminate any significant historic fabric; that original SOM drawings show a more designed landscape on the East 66th Street side of the building which was never fully realized, and the proposed work will be in keeping with this intent and will improve the East 66th Street landscape's relationship to the designed landscape on East 65th Street side of the building, thereby enhancing the original design intent of a modern building situated within a landscape setting; that the proposed work will be consistent with the historic configuration of the driveways and sidewalks; that the proposed granite curbs and paving stones will relate to the granite wall on both the East 66th Street and East 65th Street facades, and will similarly provide sharp contrast with the white brick apartment building; that the removal of the concrete curb at the east porte cochere and the terrazzo curb at the west porte cochere and their replacement with a granite curb will result in a consistent curb treatment at the porte cocheres and driveways; that the proposed plantings at the landscaped areas between the columns will restore the original landscaping design of these areas; that the light fixtures between the columns will be installed flush at grade and will not call undue attention to themselves; that the fences and railings to be removed are not historic and their removal will not eliminate any significant historic fabric; that the new railings will not obscure the landscaping or the building and will not call undue attention to themselves; and that the work will enhance the special architectural and historic character of this Individual Landmark. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the Landmark, and voted to approve it. However, the Commission made its determination subject to the stipulation that final signed and sealed Department of Buildings filing drawings for the approved work be submitted for review and approval. Subsequently, on January 15, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings G-000, G-001, A-101, A-102, A-103, A-104, A-301, A-302, A-501, A-502, A-503, A-504, A-505, and A-601, dated 1/1/09, prepared by John J. Hoffmann, FAIA, R.A., and drawings P-001, P-100, and P-200, dated 6/2/08, prepared by Avinash C. Sharma, P.E.. Staff reviewed these drawings and found that the approved work has been maintained. In addition, staff noted the inclusion of the following additional work: the installation of new light fixtures in the ground in the landscaped areas between the building and the sidewalk at both sides of the western porte cochere and at the west side of the eastern porte cochere; the removal of the existing handrails at the ramp and stairs of the office entrance at the east side of the easternmost entrance, and their replacement with new steel handrails with thin cable pickets; and the patching of an area of concrete beneath the terrazzo base, directly behind the ramp to the office at the east side of the easternmost entrance. With regard to the additional work, the Commission finds that the light fixtures in the landscaped areas between the building and sidewalk will be installed flush at grade and will not call undue attention to themselves; that the new railings at the office will not obscure the building and will not call undue attention to themselves; and that the new concrete will protect the building from damage due to water infiltration, and will match the existing concrete in terms of color and texture. Based on these and the above findings, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 09-7027 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 Timothy Shaw. PAGE 2 Issued: 1/30/09 DOCKET: 09-6617 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Christopher Hartel, KM Associates cc: C. Hartel; C. Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation, LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 1/30/09 DOCKET: 09-6617 |
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