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Greenwich Village proposal to expand storefronts draws objection over removal of historic masonry; hearing left open
Summary
An application to expand storefronts and turn a storefront corner at 817 Washington Street in the Greenwich Village Historic District prompted criticism from preservation groups over proposed removal of corbeled brick masonry; the commission kept the hearing open for redesign options.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission heard competing views March 4 over a proposal to extend storefront infill around the corner at 817 Washington Street in the Greenwich Village Historic District, but did not act, leaving the hearing open for the applicant to return with alternatives that preserve historic masonry on the Gansevoort Street facade.
Architect Sharada Paulson and PKSB Architect Robert Bianco presented the application to extend existing storefront infill around the corner and create additional retail entry at the intersection of Washington and Gansevoort Streets; the proposal would add display windows, relocate one cellar hatch, and install three types of signage, including a hanging sign from an existing marquee.
Preservation groups urged the commission to…
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