The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved changes to Building 19 in the Governors Island Historic District on July 22 after the applicant revised the design to respond to prior commissioner comments on ramps, porch detail and mechanical screening.

The application, described by architect Andrew Miller of Jack Lynch Garner and Hilary Zhao of the Trust for Governors Island, covers Alterations to a Victorian‑vernacular officers’ quarters built in 1891, including revised barrier‑free ramp geometry, a retained wrap porch with adjusted railings, updated awning and deck details, and revised screening for ground‑level mechanical units. The revised package removed a larger stone step element previously proposed at the rear deck, simplified the porch treatment on the south façade and changed the previously shown entry color from pink to a red finish (applicants said color samples will be coordinated with staff).

Why it matters: Building 19 is one of Nolan Park’s historic wooden houses; the commission said the applicant had been responsive to earlier feedback and that the revisions preserve the porch character while meeting accessibility and mechanical screening requirements.

Commission action: Commissioner Chen moved approval with staff coordination on final color samples and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Goldblum. The motion carried (7–0, one commissioner recused).

Project notes: Applicant said the revised HVAC enclosure will be clad in clapboard scaled to the house, the ramp detailing will match an adjacent approved ramp, and the small canopy at the rear will be supported on posts and beams rather than cantilever tiebacks. The commission required final color and material samples to be submitted to LPC staff for review and sign‑off.

Next steps: The applicant will submit final color samples and the detailed ramp and railing sections to staff for review and implementation.