Landmark building permit details
| Location | 881-885 MANHATTAN AVENUE, BROOKLYN |
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| Issue date | September 9, 2009 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 10-2524 |
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 | 10-1733 |
| Historic district | Greenpoint |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | July 28, 2015 |
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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 July 28, 2009, following the Public Meeting of the same date, and the Public Hearing of July 21, 2009 (item read into the record only, not heard), voted to approve a proposal for work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed on June 25, 2009, and as you were informed in Status Update Letter 10-1425 issued on July 28, 2009 (LPC 09-9190). This approval will expire July 28, 2015. The proposed work, as approved, consists of removing the existing storefront infill at the northern side of the building and installing new storefront infill, featuring butt-jointed clear glass display windows with clear anodized aluminum framing, corrugated metal bulkheads and recessed metal and glass double doors with a transom; removing the existing roll down gates and the metal-paneled fascia above the storefronts over the entire length of the building and installing new aluminum panels with a smooth metallic finish (Omega "Champagne") to match the existing panel size and configuration; installing new 3'0" tall green and yellow exposed neon lettering ("7-Eleven") with clear anodized aluminum casings mounted to the new aluminum panels centered above the northern storefronts; installing new retractable canvas awnings (Sunbrella "Forest Green") mounted to the base of the new aluminum panels above the storefront framing at the northern storefronts. The proposal, as originally presented, called for installing signage consisting of illuminated plastic letters attached to the metal panels above the storefront. The proposal was shown in historic photographs, existing condition photographs and presentation drawings, dated received 7/28/09, prepared by Notaro Grupp Associates, submitted as components of the application and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Greenpoint Historic District Designation Report describes 881-885 Manhattan Avenue as a pair of one-story commercial buildings originally built in 1886, and altered in 1950; 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 Greenpoint Historic District. The Commission also noted that Notice of Violation 98-0662 was issued April 24, 1998, for "Replacement of security roll-down gates and housing at 883-885 without permit(s);" Notice of Violation 98-0758 was issued June 30, 1998, for "Installation of left storefront without permit(s);" Warning Letter 99-0181 was issued October 8, 1998, for "Installation of storefront, sign and retractable awning at 883 Manhattan Avenue without permit(s);" Warning Letter 99-0182 was issued October 8, 1998, for "Installation of storefront, "Twin Donuts" sign and "Twin Donuts" awning at 885 Manhattan Avenue without permit(s)." With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the installation of new storefront infill will not involve the removal of any historic building fabric; that the proposed storefront recalls the original storefront in terms of metal material, chrome finish, and general proportions, including a solid paneled bulkhead with large display windows and awnings, and will therefore restore to the streetscape an element of the area's mid 20th century commercial development; that the replacement of the metal panels at the signband with new metal panels and the installation of new awnings will help regularize and unify the façade of this small commercial 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 this application. However, in voting to grant this approval, the Commission stipulated that design of the signage be revised as exposed neon letters or opaque letters illuminated by a halo of light in consultation with staff; 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 September 9, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission received revised final drawings T-100.00, A-100.00, A-200.00, A-210.00, A-220.00, A-230.00, A-300.00, A-500.00, A-800.00, A-810.00, DM-100.00, M-100.00 through M-400.00, E-100.00, E-110.00, E-120.00, E-200.00, E-300.00, E-400.00, P-100.00, P-110.00 and P-200.00, dated 3/12/09, drawing A-600.00, dated 8/17/09, and revised drawings A-400.01 and A-400.02, dated 8/31/09, prepared by through A-10, issued 1/13/09, prepared by Notaro Grupp Associates. Staff reviewed the drawings and found that the work approved by the Commission has been maintained. The work also includes installing new mechanical units and dunnage, an exhaust vent and a new membrane roofing system at the rooftop; and interior alterations at the cellar and first floor. With regard to this additional work, staff finds in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 2-19, that the rooftop addition will consist solely of mechanical equipment; that its installation will not result in damage to or demolition of a significant architectural feature of the roof; that it will not be visible from any public thoroughfare; and that it will not adversely affect significant architectural features of adjacent improvements. Based on this and the above findings, the drawings are marked approved with a perforated seal, and Certificate of Appropriateness 10-2524 (LPC 10-1733) is being issued. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PERMIT CONTAINS A COMPLIANCE DATE OF MARCH 31, 2010. If you do not complete the work by this date, a Notice of Violation (NOV) originating from the Environmental Control Board may be issued in accordance with Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York, Section 7-02 (c). This NOV would require a court appearance and a civil fine may be imposed. Please note that Notice of Violation NOV 98-0662 and 98-0758 and Warning Letter 99-0181 and 99-0182 remains in force against the property until the work approved under this permit is completed and inspected for compliance. Please submit photographs of the completed work to the Commission along with a letter from the building owner requesting a Notice of Compliance. 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: 9/9/09 DOCKET: 10-1733 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 Cory Scott Herrala. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: John Scott, Notaro Grupp & Associates cc: Sarah Carroll/LPC Director of Preservation PAGE 3 Issued: 9/9/09 DOCKET: 10-1733 |
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