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Landmarks panel approves louvers at Gorham Building despite calls for facade restoration
Summary
The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved three new louvers at the altered base of the Gorham Building in Midtown Manhattan, while preservation groups urged a comprehensive facade restoration.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Sept. 16 voted to approve installation of three new louvers at the Gorham Building’s altered ground‑floor base at 30 East 30th Street, finding the work appropriate for the building’s altered storefront.
The approval covers two functional air‑intake louvers and a third, nonfunctional unit added for symmetry. The applicant, Code Truth Studios, represented by John Bedard, said the louvers are needed for HVAC operation by a small business tenant. Bedard said the louvers will match the finish of existing storefront framing and existing louvers.
The issue drew objections from preservation advocates. Kaylee Johnson, speaking for the Historic Districts Council, said HDC “was unsure of the necessity of expanding the louvers on this building” and…
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