Landmark building permit details
| Location | 414-422 GREENWICH STREET, MANHATTAN |
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| Issue date | April 3, 2009 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 09-8569 |
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 | 09-7887 |
| Historic district | Tribeca North |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | December 9, 2014 |
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Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of September 9, 2008, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forth in your application completed on August 14, 2008. This permit will expire on September 9, 2014. The proposed work, as approved, consists of demolishing the existing garage; and constructing a new six story build with seventh story set back featuring, marine grade aluminum panels with an etched plasma finish patterned and detailed to match 401 Washington Street; mechanical equipment at the roof; aluminum frame storefront infill and aluminum frame one-over one double hung windows throughout all featuring a dark grey baked on finish color; glass and metal "loading dock" sidewalk awning along both of the street facades; and a curb cut at the south end along Greenwich Street. The work was shown on photomontages within the streetscape, material samples, and presentation boards labeled 1 through 14, dated September 9, 2008, prepared by Morris Adjmi Architects, and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing the application, the Commission noted that the Tribeca North Historic District designation report describes 414-422 Greenwich Street (also known as 412 Greenwich Street) as a garage and freight terminal designed by Saul Goldsmith and built in 1956. The Commission finally noted that the applicant is applying to the Board of Standards and Appeals for certain variances. Any changes to the design required by the other city agencies must be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of the final approval letter. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the existing 20th century garage and freight terminal is not representative of the age, style or scale of the buildings for which the district was designated; and that it's demolition will not result in the elimination of a building which contributes to the special character of the streetscape or the Tribeca North Historic District; that the proposed building will mirror the adjacent historic building, and in using modern materials to reflect the use of metal in historic warehouse buildings, will create a harmonious ensemble; that the use of panelized metal cladding is reflective of the historic districts manufacturing history and architecture;-that the infill at the base recalls the historic warehouse loading bay doors on the adjoining building in terms of material and configuration, and the high paneled bulkheads allow the storefronts on the new building to relate compatibly to the adjoining loading docks; that the glass topped metal awning recalls, in a lighter, modern material palette, the historic metal canopy on the adjoining building, and reinforces the appearance of a harmonious ensemble; that the proposed lighting and signage is simple and understated, and is in keeping with utilitarian buildings found in the historic district; and that the proposed one story rooftop addition, is set back from the street walls, will be simple in design and massing, and will only be visible in the context of other secondary facades and rooftop accretions. Based on these findings, the Commission determined that the work is appropriate to the building and to the historic district, and voted to approve this application. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission made its determination subject to the stipulation that two sets of final signed and sealed drawings, showing the approved work, which are to be filed at the Department of Buildings, be submitted to the staff of the Commission for review and approval. Subsequently, on April 3, 2009, the staff of the Commission received a preliminary set of construction document drawings labeled Z001, A002, A003, D101, D102, D201, D202, A009, A100 through A108, A201, A202, A301, A302, A501, dated March 30, 2009, signed and sealed by Morris Adjmi, R.A. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawings and found that the proposal approved by the Commission has been maintained. Therefore, these drawings are being marked approved by the Commission with a perforated seal, and this Certificate of Appropriateness is being issued. PLEASE NOTE: This permit is issued contingent upon the Commission's review and approval of the final material samples, paint selection, and shop drawings for windows, cornice, and decorative details prior to the commencement of the work. Please contact the Landmarks Preservation Commission staff when they become available. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: As the approved work consists of subsurface work, the applicant is required to strictly adhere to the Department of Buildings TPPN 10/88 governing in-ground construction adjacent to historic buildings. It is the applicant's obligation at the time of applying for their permit to inform the Department of Buildings that the TPPN applies. Any changes to the design required by the other city agencies including the Board of Standards and Appeals, must be submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for review prior to any amendments being issued by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. 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 PAGE 2 Issued: 4/3/09 DOCKET: 09-7887 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 Kim Valente. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Morris Adjmi Architects cc: Morris Adjmi Architects; Kramer Levin Naftalis Frankel LLP; John Weiss, Deputy Legal Counsel, LPC PAGE 3 Issued: 4/3/09 DOCKET: 09-7887 |
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