Landmark building permit details
| Location | 156 9TH AVENUE, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | April 20, 2009 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-8969 |
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 | 09-8478 |
| Historic district | Chelsea |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | April 7, 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 April 7, 2009 following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to install storefront infill at the ground floor, as put forward in your application completed March 12, 2009, as you were informed in Status Update Letter 09-8649 (LPC 09-5877) issued April 7, 2009. The approval will expire April 7, 2014 The proposed work, as approved, consist of removing modern storefront infill from the ground floor and installing a painted dark gray (Benjamin Moore "Black Panther" 2125-10) wood framed storefront consisting of two display windows with paneled bulkheads and operable transoms flanking a recessed glass and wood entrance door with a operable transom; installing a historically replicated wooden cornice above the storefront; installing a retractable gray (Sunbrella "Slate") canvas awning with a scalloped skirt with the restaurant's name written on the skirt; removing paint from existing brownstone piers and repairing the sandstone with a tinted cementicious mix; and removing a modern residential entrance door and installing single leaf wooden door; as shown in historic photographs, existing condition photographs, and drawings labeled A0.50, A0.51, and A0.52, dated March 11, 2009, prepared by Lily Lim, and submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Chelsea Historic District designation report describes 156 9th Avenue as a vernacular style rowhouse with a ground floor storefront built in 1852; and that the building's style, scale and details contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the Chelsea Historic District. The Commission also notes that Warning Letter 09-0598 for "replacement of windows without permit(s)"; Warning Letter 09-0599 for "replacement of door at residential entry without permit(s)"; Warning Letter 09-0600 for "replacement of door at residential entry without permit(s); and Warning Letter 09-0601 for "installation of mail drop box and intercom/buzzer panel at residential entry without permit(s)" were all issued against the building October 28, 2008. With regard to the proposal, the Commission found that the removal of the existing storefront and signage will not eliminate significant historic fabric and will remove features that detract from the façade; that the configuration of the proposed storefront, featuring two large display windows with wood bulkheads and operable transoms flanking a recessed entrance door, is in keeping with historic storefronts found in the row and in buildings of this age and type in the historic district; that the dark gray painted finish will recall painted finishes historically found on wood storefronts in this historic district; that the proposed gray colored canvas awning will recall historic retractable awnings in terms of the size, shape, slope and material; and that lettering on the unframed awning skirt and painted on the display windows will recall historic signage found within the district and will not overwhelm or detract from the significant features of the building. 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 the approval, the Commission stipulated that the applicant expose and repair the existing brownstone piers at the ground floor, and that a reduced copy of the proposal and two sign and sealed copies of the final Department of Buildings filing drawings be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval Subsequently, on April 16, 2009 the Landmarks Preservation Commission received final drawings dated April 16, 2009, labeled A-001, A-050, A-051, A-052, and A-053, and prepared by Mateo Paiva, R.A. Staff reviewed the drawings and found that the work approved by the Commission has been maintained. Based on the above findings, the drawings are marked approved, and Certificate of Appropriateness 09-8969 is being issued. Please be advised that Landmarks Preservation Commission Warning Violations 09-0599 and Warning Letter 09-0600 remain in effect against the property until the approved work is completed in compliance with this permit, and photographs of the completed work are submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission along with a written request for a Notice of Compliance. Please note that Warning Letter 09-0598 for "replacement of windows without permit(s)" and Warning Letter 09-0601 for "installation of mail drop box and intercom/buzzer panel at residential entry without permit(s)" both issued October 28, 2008 are not addressed by this permit and remains in force against the property. Failure to address these violations will result in the issuance of a Notice of Violation originating from the Environmental Control Board in accordance with Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 7-02(c). The following NOVs would require a court appearance, and a civil penalty may be imposed. 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 Gabriela Gutowski. PAGE 2 Issued: 4/20/09 DOCKET: 09-8478 Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Carlos Burbano, Expeditor, CCBS Consultants cc: Sarah Carroll, Director of Preservation/LPC; Jared Knowles, Deputy Director of Preservation/LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 4/20/09 DOCKET: 09-8478 |
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