Landmark building permit details
| Location | 72 HUDSON AVENUE, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | April 2, 2009 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-8552 |
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 | 09-8046 |
| Historic district | Vinegar Hill |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | February 3, 2015 |
| 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 February 3, 2009, following the Public Meeting and Public Hearing of the same date, voted to approve the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed January 8, 2009. This approval will expire March 4, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of the construction of a stair bulkhead set back from the Hudson Avenue and rear elevations; the installation of a wood terrace and railing at the roof. The proposal was shown in existing conditions photographs; drawings of proposed rooftop bulkhead; undated plan, elevation and section drawings, which were submitted by Michael Gallagher as components of the application, and presented at the Public Meeting and Public Hearing. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission notes that the designation report describes 72 as an Italianate style rowhouse built circa 1869-1876; and that the building's style, scale, materials and details are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Vinegar Hill Historic District. With regard to this proposal, the Commission finds that construction of the proposed bulkhead will not eliminate, or cause damage to, any significant architectural features of the building; that the proposed bulkhead will not be visible over the primary facade; and that the proposed bulkhead will be set back from the front and rear facades of the building and will allow the historic massing of the building to be maintained. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the proposed work to be appropriate, and voted to approve it. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that the height be further reduced and the material be changed from masonry to standing seam or stucco 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 April 2, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings labeled 1 through 3, prepared by Scott Schnall, P.E. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal has been amended to reduce the height of the bulkhead to 7' 8", and the cladding material has been changed to stucco. The Commission reviewed the drawings and found that the bulkhead will be less visible from Hudson Avenue, Evans and Water Streets; and that the proposed stucco siding is in keeping with the character of typical utilitarian rooftop accretions. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 09-8552 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 Mishael Shabrami. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: cc: Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 2 Issued: 4/2/09 DOCKET: 09-8046 |
Added to EveryBlock on May 1, 2009.
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