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LPC legalizes diamond plate area way and allows storefront garland at 98 Thompson Street with conditions
Summary
The Landmarks Preservation Commission on May 6 legalized diamond‑plate surfacing in an area way at 98 Thompson Street after the applicant reported bluestone curb removal during construction and granted permanent permission for a decorative garland at the storefront, finding both to be reversible and not to damage historic fabric; the commission's
The Landmarks Preservation Commission on May 6 approved two modifications at 98 Thompson Street in the Sullivan‑Thompson Historic District: legalization of a diamond‑plate coverage of the area way and continued installation of a decorative floral garland at the commercial storefront. LPC found both interventions reversible and not to cause loss of significant historic material when compared with district character.
Background and reason for change: The building originally had a bluestone airway curb and a slab above a vault; during permitted storefront work contractors attempted to trim the curb to create a sloped,…
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