Commission allows new parlor‑floor window at Clinton Hill row house

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved Sept. 9 a parlor‑floor window opening at 198 Green Avenue in the Clinton Hill Historic District, finding the change compatible with the row and neighboring openings.

The applicant proposed a four‑foot‑wide opening centered between existing windows to match a similar condition on the adjoining building at 196 Green Avenue. Staff said the work will be slightly more than minimally visible from Cambridge Place but that the new opening would preserve the rear facade’s solid‑to‑void rhythm and use a mullion pattern that echoes existing 2‑over‑2 windows.

Commissioners approved the work and noted that the final opening should respect brick coursing and avoid cutting full bricks where possible; staff will review final brick‑work coordination during the administrative phase.

Next steps: applicant to submit final shop drawings and coordinate brick‑bond details with staff.