The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a proposal on July 15 to create a small area‑way with a black iron fence and bluestone paving at 385 Henry Street (also known as 145 Warren Street) in the Cobble Hill Historic District. Architect Bruce Cutler described a modest fenced curb and planting area immediately in front of the property's Warren Street entrance, located at the setback where the building is set back roughly nine feet from the property line.

Cutler explained the fence would be a painted iron and steel fence, modestly ornamented and detailed to harmonize with other fences in the neighborhood; the curb would be a brownstone‑finished stucco. "The main element is the fence, which is an iron and steel fence painted black, similar in character to many other fences in the neighborhood, and, you know, relatively modest," Cutler said. Kaylee Johnson of the Historic Districts Council testified that the council found the intent appropriate but urged alignment with the predominant front‑yard ironwork along Warren Street, specifically with 147 Warren Street, noting that alignment might require a DOT revocable consent.

The Brooklyn Community Board 6 submitted a letter of no objection. The commission's approval found the fence and bluestone paving consistent with area‑way precedents for corner mixed‑use buildings and required the work to provide clearance over a nearby utility vault and respect existing vault and transformer locations. Commissioners also noted the fence will be set inside the property line and that project hardscape will support a clear pedestrian path at the sidewalk.

The motion passed with a recorded roll call in favor; staff will finalize installation details regarding the curb finish and final fence profile.