HDC@LPC Testimony for December 12, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-24-03735 34 Perry Street – Greenwich Village Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Greek Revival style rowhouse built in 1845. Application is to construct a rear yard addition and alter the rear façade. Architect: FROM ARCHITECTURE DPC HDC finds this proposal generally a well done and largely appropriate. However, we believe that […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for November 28, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-23-08409 74 Wellington Court – Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Colonial Revival style freestanding house with alterations designed by A. White Pierce and built in c. 1905. Application is to modify and enlarge the front of the building and modify openings. Architect: AE Design Solution HDC finds this […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for November 14, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-21-05596 1197 Clove Road – John King Vanderbilt House Individual Landmark CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Greek Revival style residence built c. 1836. Application is to construct new buildings situated on the landmark site. Architect: Victorio Associates Architect HDC supports Staten Island Community Board 1’s position that the John King Vanderbilt House should […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for October 31, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-24-03209 22 Marion Avenue – St. Paul’s Avenue-Stapleton Heights Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Greek Revival style free-standing house with later alterations built in the mid-19th century. Application is to install hardiboard siding. HDC appreciates this applicant’s need to repair and replace the siding of their beautiful home.  HDC finds […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for October 17, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-24-02141 206 St James Place – Clinton Hill Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Romanesque Revival style rowhouse designed by Benjamin Wright and built in 1890. Application is to construct a rear yard addition and alter the rear façade. Architect: James Carse HDC finds this application appropriate. This applicant’s sensitive approach is […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for October 3, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-23-11456 35 Clifton Place – Clinton Hill Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A transitional Italianate/neo-Grec style rowhouse designed by Benjamin Linikin and built in 1876. Application is to construct rooftop and rear yard additions and replace windows. Brendan Coburn, Principal of The Brooklyn Studio, is on HDC’s board, but was not […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for September 26, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-23-03630   Prospect Park – Scenic Landmark ADVISORY REPORT A primarily naturalistic style park designed in 1866-73 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Application is to install signage throughout the park.  HDC is chagrined that the signs in this proposal have already been installed in Prospect Park.  The proposal maintains […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for September 19, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-24-00446  343 Hoyt Street – Carroll Gardens Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A row house built in 1873. Application is to replace a door and install ironwork, and construct rooftop and rear yard additions. Architect: SA-DA Architecture HDC notes that the public was not given the opportunity to ascertain the visibility of […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for September 12, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-23-01667 287 Carroll Street – Carroll Gardens Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A rowhouse designed by William J. Bedell and built in 1874. Application is to modify window openings to install integral sun shades and construct a rear yard addition. Architect: CO Adaptive HDC finds the front facade largely appropriate including the […]

HDC@LPC Testimony for August 15, 2023

Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-23-07299 230 Riverside Drive – Riverside – West End Historic District Extension II CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Medieval Revival style apartment building designed by Charles H. Lench and built in 1930-31. Application is to replace windows. Architect: Rebecca Levin Architectural HDC finds this proposal to be inappropriate. We are aware, and appreciate, […]