Landmark building permit details
| Location |
1 EAST 29TH STREET, MANHATTAN
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| Issue date | March 24, 2009 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-8297 |
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 | 09-6827 |
| Historic district | N/A |
| Landmark name | CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION |
| Expiration date | March 17, 2016 |
| 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 March 17, 2009, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on February 19, 2009. This approval will expire on March 17, 2016. The proposed work, as approved, consists of altering the gardenscape, including installing bluestone pathways in the garden, relocating artwork in the areaway, installing a garbage enclosure behind a building projection facing East 29th Street and installing light fixtures in planting beds in the gardenscape; as shown in 14 unlabeled presentation boards, dated March 17, 2009, prepared by Sullivan Group Design LLC., submitted as components of the application, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Individual Landmark designation report describes the Church of the Transfiguration, 1-11 East 29 Street, a/k/a The Little Church Around the Corner, as a Gothic Revival style church building built in 1849-50, designed by an unidentified architect. Staff notes that the garden in front of the church has a winding bluestone path that cuts the garden into zones of green spaces and includes a fountain which will be retained. Staff also notes that tall buildings have been constructed in front of and adjacent to the church that have affected the sun and shade quality of the garden. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the work will not result in the removal of significant historic fabric nor will it eliminate any significant landscape features or alter the overall character of the garden and entranceway; that the installation of stone paving, benches and other garden elements in the garden and areaway will be simple in design and harmonize with the existing materials and character of the building and the site; that the simple design, dark finish, small size, and limited number of exterior lights will help these installations to remain a discreet presence; and that the 4' wooden garbage enclosure in the areaway will be tucked away behind a projection in the building façade, and will be minimally visible from East 29th Street. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the work to be appropriate to the landmark and the landmark site, and voted to approve this application. In voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that a reduced set of presentation materials, and two copies of the final signed and sealed Department of Buildings filing drawings be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on March 19, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received 10 unlabeled drawings, dated February 2, 2009, prepared by Sullivan Design Group LLC. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on the above findings, the drawings have been marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 09-8297 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 Tenzing Chadotsang. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Mark Sullivan, Sullivan Group Design LLC cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation, LPC. PAGE 2 Issued: 3/24/09 DOCKET: 09-6827 |
Added to EveryBlock on May 1, 2009.
