Item 2
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
BOROUGH OF QUEENS
159764- Block 8037, lot 11-
320 Beverly Road – Douglaston Historic District
A Colonial Revival style freestanding house designed by John C.W. Cadoo and Henry M. Meloney and a garage both built in 1922. Application is to demolish a garage.
At first glance, HDC finds it appropriate to demolish the garage. That said, the Committee was unable to fully evaluate this application as there is no proposal for what, if anything, will replace the garage. Before approving this application, HDC asks the Commission to consider the intention of this demolition. If a new structure will replace the current garage, we ask the Commission to consider repair rather than demolition.
APPROVED
Item 3
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN
156014- Block 1964, lot 15-
121 St. James Place – Clinton Hill Historic District
An Italianate style rowhouse built c. 1867. Application is to modify window openings on the rear facade.
HDC found the double-height windows a significant departure to this intact rowhouse, and the Committee suggests finding a more appropriate solution which will set a precedent for rear façade alterations in the Clinton Hill Historic District. Moving forward, we also ask that the railing chosen for the rear deck possess a closer design relationship to the proposed fenestration.
APPROVED
Item 6
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN
158556- Block 321, lot 40-
132 Kane Street and 6-8 Cheever Place – Cobble Hill Historic District
A rowhouse built c. 1850 and a neo-Grec style residence built in the mid-19th century. Application is to replace storefronts.
Historic storefronts within modest buildings are a defining feature of the Cobble Hill Historic District, and HDC applauds the return of historic elements like the wooden, paneled bulkheads to these storefronts. In that vein, the Committee found it regrettable that the recessed entry will be eliminated at the Kane Street location and we ask for this doorway to be preserved.
APPROVED
Item 7
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN
151126- Block 1209, lot 9-
1402 Pacific Street – Crown Heights North Historic District
A Renaissance Revival style apartment building designed by the Parfitt Brothers and built c.1905. Application is to legalize the installation of a security camera installed without Landmarks Preservation Commission permits.
HDC feels that this black-colored security camera draws much attention to itself as it rests within a buff colored brick belt course. This unfortunate placement of the camera and its unsightly conduit could have been avoided if the applicant had filed for a LPC permit.
LAID OVER
Item 10
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN
155886- Block 613, lot 61-
1 Perry Street – Greenwich Village Historic District
A Greek Revival style residence built in 1844-45. Application is to install rooftop mechanical equipment.
HDC appreciates that different options for locations of rooftop mechanical equipment were provided. Upon review, our Committee prefers option A, or locating the mechanicals adjacent to the building, rather than on its roof. Rooftop bulk will detract from this building’s profile and its prominent, rounded cornice.
APPROVED
Public Meeting Item 7
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN
151248, Block 527, Lot 2-
4 Bedford Street – Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II
An altered Federal style rowhouse built in 1828-29. Application is to construct a new front facade,construct a rear yard addition and rooftop bulkhead, and replace windows.
HDC is glad that this building will receive the attention it deserves, as it is in a deplorable structural condition. HDC asks that during this restoration, the applicant pay close attention to historic details. These include restoring the base to the correct marble material, not limestone, and ensuring the brick bond is accurate.
APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS