ZBA approves legalization and repair of patio, deck and stairs at 72 Albemarle Ave
November 05, 2025 | New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York
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Architect John Woodruff said the existing patio and retaining wall date to the house’s original construction in 1951 and that the patio is in disrepair and at risk of further cracking and water intrusion. “This application would actually decrease the impervious surfaces,” Woodruff said, adding that the project will repair the structural wall that supports the patio and provide safer access to the home.
The application requests side‑yard setback relief for the raised patio (2 feet proposed where 12 feet is required), the patio stair (3.5 feet proposed) and the deck stair (7 feet proposed). Woodruff showed photos of the cracked patio and said the planned work will cut back failing concrete, provide a smaller, code‑compliant circulation path and add screening with plantings and arborvitae.
Board members noted the site is in the city’s historic district and that the project received a positive historic‑review board determination. They also said the proposed work reduces the functional impact of the existing patio on neighbors and corrects a structural issue. A motion to approve the area variances passed on roll call.
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