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Roberto Shriverto, LPC staff, described two parts of the application: replacement of windows installed without LPC permits in a curved bay (basement, first and second floors) and construction of a low rooftop stair bulkhead. Staff reported the owner is converting a former funeral home into a two-family house and that the proposed bulkhead is set back so it will not be directly visible over the front façade. The bulkhead will be finished in brownstone stucco and paired with a black metal railing.
For the curved bay windows, applicants investigated options requested by the commission at the May hearing, including the possibility of single-glaze curved glass with a flat interior storm to preserve interior shutters and detailed woodwork. The applicant reported that installing single-pane curved glazing would require removal of interior historic woodwork and shutters and that the quoted cost for true bent glazing was substantially higher than conventional flat double-pane wood windows. The applicant therefore proposed 1-over-1 wood sash with flat glazing and bowed brick head moldings shaped to follow the bay curve; commissioners cited prior approvals for this approach on similar bents.
Vice Chair Bland urged a pragmatic approach, noting that requiring curved glazing in all cases can be impractical and may remove owners’ ability to maintain their buildings. Commissioners agreed the proposed 1-over-1 wood windows with bowed brick moldings and the minimized, sloped bulkhead satisfied the district’s character and utility needs. Commissioner Bland made the motion to approve; Commissioner Wilder seconded. The motion carried with the commissioners present.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NYC LPC Public Hearing/Meeting 7/15/2025 Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a low rooftop bulkhead at 228 Lenox Avenue in the Mount Morris Park Historic District and allowed replacement of illegally altered curved-bay windows with 1-over-1 wood windows and bowed brick moldings to recall the original curved glass.","taxTitle","New York City, New York County, New York","taxId",3304,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6152977,"LPC legalizes façade and rear-yard work at 256 West 80th Street after revisions; rooftop addition preserved",1244,3836000,5080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5495226-9c3c6bfa82002ac7d0d8e2256179cc9b&start=3836&end=5080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5495226-9c3c6bfa82002ac7d0d8e2256179cc9b/thumbnail_3836000.jpg","/articles/6152977/New-York-City/New-York-County/New-York/LPC-legalizes-façade-and-rear-yard-work-at-256-West-80th-Street-after-revisions-rooftop-addition-preserved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152977-7636fda3731f74b72a6cda9952e46523/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137792&Signature=K9OgApmBfEsQ-q1w8rgrADPiwz6Q0heWSE9MJi4Z3zP9aihHM84swveGS-lvkjT3J9clRXtJQILQ6TSuuDGdBapoPzwmaVZtAF3iIS~vLxD-zWM1b-772BawJR0iLcDal3MGYSJrZ4MncnCifZ~Iks7WylJ11j2L2Li340d5eUgCBLu0iM8JfS2JauwLxkccWmrXDQ1pnIW9u5puKeDnT-rzYqvQqyd6dJmDOUiUmFVukX408krjg74F6OjSmkCzQrpDdiILEFUMKHXGIdqdXPxQcOYUu4VQiYvTxNIfXK8~kXRmfCHxfjXiXdDQAYLS6-APb60MyXKomUQ4ErVmWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted July 15 to approve corrective and legalization work at 256 West 80th Street, a Renaissance Revival rowhouse in the Riverside-West End Historic District, allowing modifications to a previously altered commercial extension and to a rear-yard addition.
Dina Posner, LPC preservation staff, and Jackie Puduvalen of JPD Preservation Consulting explained the application seeks to legalize reconstruction work performed without the originally intended approvals and to introduce revised brownstone-stucco profiles, applied trim and reduced light fixtures. The project also removes taller parapet piers atop a rear-yard addition and substitutes globe light fixtures where commissioners had asked lighting be restudied.
The applicant reported the Ground Floor commercial extension required replacement of the structural framing with steel to meet current building-code stability and fire-resistance requirements; that steel framing constrained the width and height of the new stucco piers and the window openings. The project team said they re-examined 1930s tax photographs and added applied ornament—medallions/wreath motifs and revised cornice/spandrel profiles—to better recall historic proportions and details while noting some earlier wood signage was likely later, tenant-installed signage rather than integral historic panels.
Commissioners generally found the revised composition and detailing acceptable and asked staff to work with the applicant on stucco and molding detailing. Commissioner Ginsburg moved to approve; Commissioner Chen seconded. The roll call was unanimous among commissioners present and the motion passed.
The commission’s resolution notes that the extension was highly altered prior to designation, that the revised extension recalls the historic composition in footprint and solid-to-void ratio, and that the rear-yard reconstruction and moderate increase in rear height are compatible with the block’s character. The applicant will coordinate final stucco/molding details with staff before permits are issued.","The Landmarks Preservation Commission on July 15 approved legalization and corrective work for storefront and rear-yard alterations at 256 West 80th Street in the Riverside-West End Historic District, following revisions to storefront detailing, light fixtures and removal of parapet piers on a rear addition.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6152982,"LPC approves refined canopy design for Hampton Shops building at 18 East 50th Street",1198,2633000,3831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5495226-9c3c6bfa82002ac7d0d8e2256179cc9b&start=2633&end=3831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5495226-9c3c6bfa82002ac7d0d8e2256179cc9b/thumbnail_2633000.jpg","/articles/6152982/New-York-City/New-York-County/New-York/LPC-approves-refined-canopy-design-for-Hampton-Shops-building-at-18-East-50th-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152982-8fd68eab1c5c86d3d0a09845c984d4ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137792&Signature=D42yKURT364kUMbwAkpwFRxMIDUfxuQMFhpop-4MxIeQsNSSBfJa9q6XDObD~3rqScR8RY9IlwcIrmCc6duV4lrO9aoVuJob3Iq1tAZk6-IJIi8j1LSI~Uc3-Ujr~xX-5QB1inAi4KpFO~MO3-HAznV3FqUar3kWyTM87C2yZkf9Pe-~K6oo5WrpPaXJLmtNMXK42k-ybiJ-wVok-ivko~uG29Vg3YTnwhCGSIQikZ1NbuAZlFpcE04WWCCfy7hE5iakA5QQH0FfbtGP24C-9iXmKEF0wfCoM6iiH2nW-4jejJfAlvU176wbJBXK8Kg3kqaYPIFx9hHvtR7L92YBLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved July 15 a new canopy for the individually landmarked Hampton Shops building at 18 East 50th Street after the applicant revised the design to make it visually lighter and more clearly related to the building’s Gothic detailing.
Alex Komatsianos, principal at Perkins Eastman and the project’s designer, presented a narrower structural profile, point-supported fritted glass and brushed stainless-steel pin mounts to reduce apparent bulk. The design team explained that the canopy’s structural members were reduced from roughly 10–12 inches to about four inches in visible width and that the canopy was lowered to align with existing light fixtures in the portal.
Commissioners said the revisions addressed earlier concerns that the canopy appeared too heavy. Commissioner Chen recommended approval, noting that the canopy “will recall in a contemporary manner historic marquees often found on buildings of this age and style.” Commissioner Ginsburg seconded; the motion passed with all commissioners present voting in favor.
Staff and applicants said the canopy will be supported by structural connections into the existing piers, with stone (terracotta) removed and retained where feasible and replaced in kind if damaged; drainage will be sloped back to scuppers routed into pier drains. The project team noted coordination with the Department of Transportation on the canopy projection and that the applicant is maintaining required clearances from the curb.
A letter from the Historic Districts Council was submitted in advance and shared with commissioners. The commission’s approval covers the canopy as revised; permit-level details, including terracotta matching and final attachment detailing, will be coordinated with staff prior to permit issuance.","After revisions to reduce visual weight and tie the canopy to the building’s Gothic detailing, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a new marquee for the Hampton Shops building at 18 East 50th Street.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6152987,"Landmarks panel approves plan to retain 1920s garage façade and build new residential structure at 38 State Street",2594,32000,2626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5495226-9c3c6bfa82002ac7d0d8e2256179cc9b&start=32&end=2626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5495226-9c3c6bfa82002ac7d0d8e2256179cc9b/thumbnail_32000.jpg","/articles/6152987/New-York-City/New-York-County/New-York/Landmarks-panel-approves-plan-to-retain-1920s-garage-façade-and-build-new-residential-structure-at-38-State-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152987-8d1c21d24d6057b3489f6be922f96665/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137792&Signature=gEt80u3yXJWOtuXkoITpxRZWHFV~dWbFB5r09Ldb9VzLqMoRZAWZsiK4g67g8Bs7KFq3axRc2SEQeJQms4k7X0UcwAM9NLo8Rr7sVNO6LCSpglIa3FpQsY9Tudzz-DbgJpYO2zkDkOArQc7d-q-babxBS7gZn1uVnvycpvQaqjtYMvIlCbLSecPy2IfKigWvPPgSmK4tD5hBFLgUPKjyosGIWa4OB3eXaBoPPrrMndhbo-IlSTjdVfeZCc7Qpwqwlf5EQ9~mSd3Wv-GWKPhod34ImPabMidbKI5gRnlmrzMRr6UbTqWweX4I~9enpMu3OrePjtJp1ss9JCrqMID2~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Goldblum recommended and the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness July 15 for work at 38 State Street in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District that retains the garage’s primary front façade while allowing construction of a new, set-back residential building behind it.
The commission approved the applicant’s revised design after the project team reduced rooftop bulkheads, unified the cornice line and introduced punched windows and continuous soldier-course brick banding to better mediate between the preserved garage façade and the new building.
The revised proposal preserves the front masonry openings in their original form and locates access into the five new residential units through lowered ironwork at existing openings. The design adds planted planters in the interstitial forecourt between the old façade and the new structure; those planters also serve a structural role to brace the retained wall.
Brendan (applicant representative) presented revised drawings and renderings showing the changes requested at the June 17 public hearing. Corey Harala, Director of Preservation, introduced the item and noted the application had been revised in response to commissioner comments. Commissioner Goldblum said the revisions had “really improved” the design and praised the reduction in grill work and the punched openings that help “mute” geometric clashes between old and new. Several commissioners described the interstitial planted forecourt as a successful way to integrate the retained façade with the new building behind it.
The commission’s written finding noted that the existing garage building is not characteristic of the features for which the district was designated, that the primary garage façade, including its decorative brickwork and openings, will be retained, and that the new building’s materials and proportions will be compatible with the streetscape. Commissioner Goldblum made the motion to approve; Commissioner Ginsburg seconded. The roll call showed 10 in favor and none opposed; the motion passed.
The approval includes the preserved front masonry openings, reduced rooftop bulkheads, the soldier-course banding at the fourth floor and the planted forecourt as shown in the revised submissions. The commission’s resolution references the Brooklyn Heights Historic District designation report and the project’s LPC certificate application filings.
Questions about construction sequencing, façade bracing and the detailed composition of the planters were discussed in the hearing; staff noted that proposed excavation and structural work will be done under a licensed engineer’s supervision per Department of Preservation regulations.
The applicant may proceed under the approved Certificate of Appropriateness and will work with staff on final masonry and ironwork details before permit issuance.","The Landmarks Preservation Commission on July 15 approved a certificate of appropriateness to retain the historic garage façade at 38 State Street in Brooklyn Heights while constructing a new, set-back residential building behind it after the applicant revised designs to better relate the new massing to the old façade.","actionData","errors"]

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