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Historic commission denies vinyl windows but approves after‑the‑fact deck and fence at 1419A Brady Street
Summary
Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission approved after‑the‑fact permits for a new deck, fence and concrete work at 1419A Brady Street but denied the property owner’s unpermitted vinyl window replacements, ordering wood 1‑over‑1 sash windows instead.
The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission on June 2 approved after‑the‑fact work for a new deck, concrete pad and fence at 1419A Brady Street but denied the building’s vinyl window replacements, saying the upper‑level windows must be replaced with 1‑over‑1 wood sash windows.
The decision follows staff findings that the property owner carried out patio, stairs and concrete work without a permit in 2024 and had installed vinyl windows on the upper (residential) level without approval. Commission staff recommended approving the deck, fence and concrete work after the fact while denying the vinyl windows, citing Brady Street Historic District guidelines and the commission’s practice of not permitting vinyl windows in historic districts.
“The Bridal Street guidelines recommend that the material that windows and, historic material that are in good shape are retained,” staff told the commission, noting the applicant provided no photos showing the…
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