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Staten Island homeowners win conditional approval to legalize portico and iron railing with modifications
Summary
The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a legalization request for an unpermitted side portico and an iron porch railing on a Greek Revival former rectory in the Stapleton Heights Historic District, subject to design refinements and staff review.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission on June 10 granted conditional approval to legalize a side portico and an iron porch railing installed without LPC permits at a Greek Revival former rectory on Saint Paul’s Avenue in the Stapleton Heights Historic District (LPC 25-10179).
Applicant Laurie (presenting) said the portico and the iron railing were installed in good faith by the house’s owners to protect the entry and improve the property; she said the railing is custom forged solid iron by a local fabricator and the portico uses reclaimed wood elements. The…
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