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HDC reacts to the South Street Seaport Plan

Under General Growth’s new plan for the South Street Seaport, the 1907 Tin Building would be dismantled and moved from its historic location, the birthplace of the Fulton Fish Market to the far edge of the pier behind it. The 1939 … Continue reading

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HDC Testimony on 799 Carroll Street

Located within the Park Slope Historic District: This 20th-century alteration by a well-known architect deserves the same protection the Commission regularly gives to similar historic alterations. There is no documentation (at least none provided) regarding the building’s appearance before the … Continue reading

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HDC Testimony on 837 Washington Street

Located within the Gansevoort Market Historic District: Although small, this building has a history that distinctly reflects its time and place in the history of the Gansevoort Market. As described in the designation report, the “largely intact” building was built … Continue reading

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HDC Testimony on the Former Scribner Building

An individual landmark and integral part of the Ladies’ Mile Historic District at 155 Fifth Avenue: HDC is very happy to see the former Scribner Building moving closer to its historic appearance and we applaud the applicant on the steps … Continue reading

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HDC Testimony on Proposed Changes to the Former Young Men’s Institute Building of the YMCA

New storefront infill and signage was proposed for the individual landmark at 222 Bowery: HDC would like to compliment the applicant on a very thorough, clear presentation. We were particularly grateful for the material samples and the very detailed historic … Continue reading

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HDC Testimony on the Reformed Dutch Church of Greenpoint

An 1870 Romanesque Revival style church designed by William B. Ditmars at 143-149 Kent Street. Application was for a residential conversion: HDC approves of much of the fine work proposed to allow for the adaptive reuse of these historic structures. … Continue reading

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HDC’s Follow-Up on the St. Vincent’s Hospital Proposal

July 15, 2008 HDC would like to thank the Commission for continuing the Public Hearing and allowing for further public testimony on this very important, precedent setting matter. In its presentation on June 3rd, St. Vincent’s clearly stated their charitable … Continue reading

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Two Voices on Admiral’s Row

presented with only a slight bias for emphasis, but unedited. Admiral’s Row: The Smackdown From the Brooklyn Papers Houses along the historic Admiral’s Row at the Brooklyn Navy Yard have been decaying for years. Navy Yard officials want to tear … Continue reading

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Juniper Park Civic Beats Back Monster House

The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) is today claiming victory over notorious developer, Tommy Huang, (destroyer of the officially landmarked RKO Keith’s Theater of Flushing) who illegally constructed a house at 57-39 Mazeau Street in Maspeth in 2006.  The house … Continue reading

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HDC on St. Vincent’s Hardship Application

Statement of the Historic Districts Council Certificate of Appropriateness Hearing July 15, 2008 Item 1 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN 08-8617- Block 617, lot 55- 20 7th Avenue – Greenwich Village Historic District A contemporary institutional building designed by … Continue reading

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