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Board gives positive referral for deck and setback variances at 72 Albemarle Avenue

5916740 · October 8, 2025
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The Historical Landmarks Review Board provided a positive referral to the Zoning Board for a proposal to cut back and rebuild a cracked patio, construct a raised deck with stairs and French doors, and seek variances at 72 Albemarle Ave., after the applicant’s architect described an existing encroachment and steep grade behind the property.

The City of New Rochelle Historical Landmarks Review Board on Oct. 8 gave a positive referral to the Zoning Board for work at 72 Albemarle Avenue that will require two variances.

John Woodruff, an architect based in New Rochelle representing the property owner, told the board the existing patio dates from the early 1950s, is severely cracked, and encroaches about 1.5 feet over the property line in one corner. Woodruff said the team plans to cut the patio back about…

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