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LPC approves enlarged parlor‑level openings at 14 Leroy Street; Village Preservation sought greater historic reference
Summary
The commission allowed the enlargement of ground‑floor openings at the rear of 14 Leroy Street in Greenwich Village, finding the work minimally visible from an adjoining parking lot but urging sensitivity to rear‑yard context.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved changes to rear‑yard openings at 14 Leroy Street in Greenwich Village on Aug. 12, authorizing the removal of three existing French doors and two brick piers and installation of a larger metal multi‑lite door and window assembly at the parlor (parlor) level. Architect Eric Sheffield told the commission the rear openings are largely visible only through an adjacent vacant lot on Carmine Street and are seasonally obscured by foliage and fencing. The building has a long history of rear extensions and earlier alterations; staff noted the 1872 rear extension and third‑floor addition. The proposal retains the existing outer brick piers and removes interior piers to create the larger opening while maintaining a high solid‑to‑void ratio typical of the block’s secondary facades. Village Preservation testified that the proposed assembly looks “too modern” for a visible rear facade and recommended a design that references historic rear configurations. Manhattan Community Board 2 recommended approval. Commissioners agreed the work would be appropriate in context and that similar changes at secondary facades have been approved by the commission in the past; staff will review final details.
