September 7, 2010

LPC Docket Number: 109653 Queens, Block: 1278, Lot: 44 78-01 37th Avenue – Jackson Heights Historic District A Moderne style commercial building designed by Oscar I. Silverstone and built in 1941. Application is to install  new storefront openings, replace storefront infill and install a marquee and signage. HDC Testimony While HDC is glad to see […]

September 7, 2010

LPC Docket Number: 109653 Queens, Block: 1278, Lot: 44 78-01 37th Avenue – Jackson Heights Historic District A Moderne style commercial building designed by Oscar I. Silverstone and built in 1941. Application is to install  new storefront openings, replace storefront infill and install a marquee and signage. HDC Testimony While HDC is glad to see […]

February 2, 2010

LPC Docket Number: 104968 Brooklyn, Block: 45, Lot: 7509 72 Front Street – DUMBO Historic District An Industrial neo-Classical style factory building designed by William Higginson and built in 1911.  Application is to install a bracket sign. HDC Testimony While bracket signs may be fitting for traditional shopping districts such as the Ladies’ Mile, they […]

July 21, 2009

LPC Docket Number: 098016 Queens, Block: 1009, Lot: 1 303 Manor Road – Douglaston Historic District A Colonial Revival style freestanding house designed by Hobart A. Walker and built in 1912. Application is to construct an addition, modify a driveway, replace retaining walls and a deck, and install HVAC equipment. HDC Testimony HDC finds that […]