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Poughkeepsie preservation commission approves chimney removal and rear roof replacement at 130 Academy Street
Summary
The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission granted a certificate of appropriateness to remove a damaged rear chimney, replace the rear roof and repair associated soffit and trim at 130 Academy Street after owners and contractor described water infiltration and structural concerns.
The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission of the City of Poughkeepsie on Oct. 9 approved an application to remove a rear chimney, replace the rear roof and repair associated soffit, cladding and trim at 130 Academy Street, issuing a certificate of appropriateness for the bundled work.
The property owners, Pat Taylor and her husband, Augusto Haktun, told the commission that one of the house’s three chimneys was badly damaged years ago after a cedar tree fell. They said the chimney has allowed water into upper floors and that the rear roof needs full replacement. The owners provided an estimate from Lindsay Roofing and said the contractor advised removal rather than patching because of extensive mortar and…
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