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Landmarks approves storefront infill and restored entrance at 140 West 18th Street stable
Summary
The Commission approved conversion of a ground‑floor garage bay into recessed retail storefront and restoration of an arched side entrance at the individually‑landmarked 140 West 18th Street, with staff assistance on storefront header and framing details.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved an application on April 8 to convert a former ground‑floor garage bay into recessed retail storefront infill and to restore an arched side entrance at the individually landmarked stable at 140 West 18th Street in Manhattan. The proposal includes installation of black‑finished metal storefront infill recessed within the altered carriage opening, restoration of brick piers and stone bands, and a painted timber entrance door in the eastern bay.
Architect Billy Georgopoulos presented drawings showing a recessed storefront and a new secondary entrance stair to the second floor; the applicant said the design was informed by nearby carriage‑house conversions. Christina Conroy of the Victorian Society and the Historic Districts Council recommended additional articulation of fenestration and use of heavier wood framing to better recall the original Romanesque‑style openings, while Manhattan Community Board 4 asked for accurate restoration of the eastern first‑floor door.
Commissioners generally found the restoration of the arched opening and the replacement storefronts appropriate given previous alterations and the site’s historic use as a stable. The motion to approve included a condition that the applicant and staff refine the storefront header and frame articulation so the new insert harmonizes with restored masonry and historic proportions. The motion passed 9–0.
