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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TESTIMONY LPC-25-03002 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS An Italianate style rowhouse built c. 1871. Application is to construct a rear yard addition Architect: Osso Architecture HDC finds this addition’s modest scale to be appropriate but we feel the proposed materials draw undue attention to themselves. We believe brick would be more appropriate here. Action: approved. |
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LPC-25-02910 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS An Italianate style rowhouse built c. 1869. Application is to replace windows and construct a rear yard addition. Architect: HTX Building Expediting HDC finds this proposal to be inadequately documented for us to be able to properly judge its appropriateness. Specifically, the 2-over-2 windows on the front facade might be appropriate, but the presentation does not present enough evidence to judge. Additionally, the rear yard extension does not provide enough specific detail. Action: approved. |
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LPC-25-04842 and LPC-25-04843 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Two vacant lots. Application is to construct two new buildings. Architect: STUDIOSC HDC is pleased to see new housing proposed for the Clinton Hill Historic District. We were supportive of the modern yet contextual recent infill proposal at 229 Waverly, and look forward to more new residential infill here. We do no question new housing here, but we do question the appropriateness of this particular design. We note that the applicants have chosen a rowhouse typology for this carriage house block, which results in proposed buildings that are larger than anything that currently exists on this block. We were very intrigued to see the applicant’s use of Petersen brick and terra cotta, coupled with precedent images of modern construction throughout Europe, but we feel the proposal does not make the case that these materials are contextually appropriate for this block. We were also surprised to see lot line windows proposed for this midblock site, especially given that further residential infill may be expected here. Further, we find the proposed stair bulkheads too highly visible. Finally, we feel that placing greater emphasis on the buildings’ entries, and cornice lines, would elevate the proposed design. Action: no action. |
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LPC-25-01050 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Architect: Michael Zenreich HDC finds that the proposed routing of the 5 ducts will be inappropriately visible on the designed secondary facade of the adjacent building. We hope the applicant will shroud the duct work in a decorative cowling that works with the building’s brick patterning. Action: approved. |
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LPC-25-04728 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A commercial skyscraper connected to a western tower extension, designed by a consortium of architects known as the Associated Architects and built in 1931-33 as part of an Art Deco style office, commercial and entertainment complex. Application is to replace neon signage using substitute materials and install new signage. Architect: Montroy DeMarco Architecture HDC does not support the change from neon signage to LED in this location because the intricacy of the neon sign, including its joints, connections and loops are part of the sign’s design. We believe that detailing should be preserved. Relatedly, we are not convinced that it is necessary to change the words “Observation Deck” to “Top of the Rock.” Action: approved. |
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LPC-25-05060 and LPC-25-03802 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS An Art Deco style factory building designed by Cory and Cory and built in 1925-26 and a 20th Century Industrial style factory building designed by Cory & Cory and built in 1954. Application is to alter ground floor infill, construct a rooftop addition, alter facades and create a courtyard. Architect: Bonetti/Kozerski HDC is thrilled to see new housing built within and atop these historic buildings, and we find this proposal to be very sensitive overall. That said, we feel that the extension on 23rd street is excessive and should either be lowered by 2-3 floors or modulated with an additional setback to minimize its bulk relative to its base and its neighbors. Action: 22nd Street unanimously approved, 23rd street approved 8-1, both approvals are with the modification that the applicant has to come back to the Commission for the storefronts. |
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LPC-25-05196 and LPC-25-04849 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A Beaux-Arts and Roman style museum building designed by Vaux and Mould, R.M. Hunt, and McKim, Mead and White, and built in 1864-1965, with later additions built between 1975-1990 and designed by Roche-Dinkeloo. Application is to install entrance infill, signage rooftop HVAC equipment and screening. Architect: Beyer, Blinder, Belle HDC is very happy to support this sensitive proposal, and we are thrilled that the Met will have an accessible entrance at 83rd Street. Action: approved. |
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