Landmark building permit details
| Location | 133-135 WEST 13TH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | February 10, 2009 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-7310 |
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 | 09-2272 |
| Historic district | Greenwich Village |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | October 28, 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 October 28, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, and the Public Hearing of October 21, 2008 (item read into the record only, not heard), the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve altering the West 13th Street façades and areaways at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed September 25, 2008. This approval will expire October 28, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of the removal and reconstruction of a portion of the West 13th Street façades from the parlor floor lintels through the 3rd floor and spanning two window bays on both 133 and 135 West 13th Street, including reusing the original brick where feasible and new brick to match; exterior work within the areaways, including removing the modern projecting concrete door surrounds, brick planters, and railings descending into the areaways; applying a scored brownstone finish to the façade at the ground floor (basement) with squared door surrounds featuring a simple profile; installing paired paneled wood and glass doors with a black finish within the doorways; removing plywood panels from the window openings and installing two-over-two, double-hung wood windows with a black painted finish; installing bluestone pavers within the areaway and at the areaway steps; installing cast iron railings with a black painted finish at the areaway with gates at the top of the areaway steps and railings on the areaway steps, featuring Greek Revival detailing to match the historic railings found on the stoop at 135 West 13th Street; installing within the sunken areaway one (1) planter along the façade below the two window openings and one (1) planter along the front wall of the areaway, both with a brownstone stucco finish and rising to a height that will not exceed the sidewalk grade; as shown in the presentation boards, showing existing condition photographs, historic tax photographs, an aerial photograph, plot plan, Sanborn map, historic elevations, existing and proposed elevations, floor plans, sections, and brick schedules, labeled LPC-00 through LPC-10, dated October 14, 2008, and submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Meeting and Public Hearing. The proposal, as initially presented to the Commission, consisted of a cornice with one bracket between the two buildings, no scoring on the brownstone portion of the façade at the basement, and two-pane paired casement windows at the basement. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Greenwich Village Historic District designation report describes 133-135 West 13th Street as Greek Revival style rowhouses built in 1845; and that in terms of its style, scale, materials, and details it contributes to the special architectural and historic character of the Greenwich Village Historic District. This permit is being issued in conjunction with Certificate of No Effect 09-7311 (LPC 09-2273) issued February 10, 2009, for façade restoration, window replacement, replacing the stoop railing, and parlor floor entry door replacement. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the existing brick façade between 133 and 135 West 13th Street is bulging severely and cannot be repaired by any other means; that the proposed work will re-use the existing bricks where possible and new bricks to match the original in terms of material, color, texture, size, profiles, and coursing; that the stabilization work is necessary to assure the continued stability of this historic structure; that removing the projecting door surrounds, brick planting beds, and railings at the basement level will not result in the removal of significant historic fabric; that the simple design of the squared door and window openings proposed at the basement, using a replicated brownstone finish, will be harmonious with the building's façade; that the proposed areaway configuration, paving and ironwork are in keeping with historic areaways found throughout the district, and are consistent with the age and style of these houses; and that the work is supportive of the special architectural and historic character of the Greenwich Village Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that the cornice be double bracketed between the two buildings to replicate the original configuration; that the brownstone at the basement level be scored; and that the basement window configuration match the upper floor window configuration of two-over-two; and that 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 January 29, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received an email dated February 5, 2009, prepared by Cortney Walleston; final drawings labeled "133 West 13th Street" LM-000 A, LM-001, LM-002 A, LM-003 A, LM-004, LM-005 A, LM-006, LM-007, LM-008, LM-009, dated issued October 6, 2008; and drawings labeled "135 West 13th Street" LM-000 B, LM-001, LM-002 B, LM-003 B, LM-004, LM-005 B, LM-006, LM-007, LM-008, and LM-009, dated issued October 6, 2008, all prepared by William Won Kyung Suk, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found 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 09-7310 (LPC 09-2272) is being issued. PLEASE NOTE: This permit is issued contingent upon the Commission's review and approval of test samples of the replacement brick, mortar, and brownstone prior to the commencement of the work; and the understanding that the work will take place when the exterior temperature remains a constant 45 degrees F or above for a 72-hour period from the commencement of the work. Please contact Lissa Schwab at the Landmarks Preservation Commission when samples are completed for a site inspection. 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 2/10/09 DOCKET: 09-2272 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 Lisbeth Schwab. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Roohani Somair, Metropolis Group Inc. cc: Cortney Walleston, Truisi Suk Design Group; Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 2/10/09 DOCKET: 09-2272 |
Added to EveryBlock on February 25, 2009.
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