Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-23-06118 Prospect Park – Upper Vale, Vale of Cashmere – Scenic Landmark ADVISORY REPORT A naturalistic park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux and built in 1866- 1873. Application is to construct a new building, arbor and retaining/seating walls, reconfigure pathways, replace paving, and install fencing, play equipment and […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-23-02673 238 West 11th Street – Greenwich Village Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS An Italianate style rowhouse built in 1852-53. Application is to replace a door, construct rooftop and rear yard additions, and excavate the rear yard. Architect: Joseph Vance Architects HDC finds this application generally appropriate but feels that the new […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-23-04408 11-15 East 26th Street – Madison Square North Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A neo-Gothic style store and loft building designed by Rouse & Goldstone and built in 1912- 13. Application is to install storefront infill, a revolving door and a marquee, remove interior lot-line walls, reconstruct and alter the […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-22-11971 3 Hillcrest Avenue – Douglaston Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Colonial Revival style freestanding house built c. 1925. Application is to modify a masonry opening and replace a door. HDC finds this proposal generally appropriate but suggests a few minor changes to this scheme. On the front facade, the […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-23-01133 101 St. John’s Place – Park Slope Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A neo-Grec style rowhouse built in 1881-82. Application is to construct a rear yard addition Architect: NDNY Architecture and Design HDC finds the massing of this proposed addition appropriate, but we agree with our colleagues at the Park […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-22-11159 43 Barrow Street – Greenwich Village Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Federal style rowhouse built in 1828. Application is to construct a rooftop addition, alter the facade and excavate the cellar. Architect: SUK Design Group The proposal for 43 Barrow street contains a number of elements that are inappropriate and […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-23-03161 48 West 85th Street- Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Queen Anne style rowhouse with neo-Grec elements designed by Thom & Wilson and built in 1886-87. Application is to construct rooftop and rear yard additions. Architect: DXA studio HDC finds this proposed rear-yard addition to […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-22-08844 34-19 83rd Street – Jackson Heights Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A neo-Tudor style garden home designed by Pierce L. Kieswetter and built in 1928-29. Application is to install mechanical units in the front yard. We appreciate this homeowner’s attempt to conceal their condensing unit, but feel that the front […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-21-05595 565 Broadway – SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS An Italianate style store and loft building designed by John Kellum and built in 1859-60. Application is to replace marble units with a substitute material. Architect: Sullivan Engineering This proposal suggests a mixture of marble replacement and GFRC. HDC finds the […]
Certificate of Appropriateness Testimony LPC-22-11440 9 Willow Place – Brooklyn Heights Historic District CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS An Anglo-Italianate style rowhouse built in 1859. Application is to modify openings and replace windows and doors. Architect: Baxt/Ingui HDC finds this proposal to be in need of further study. In particular, we believe the large-format glass sliders are compositionally […]
