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Commission approves modest rear deck at Hamilton Heights townhouse
Summary
A rear‑yard deck at 426 West 144th Street in the Hamilton Heights Historic District was approved after staff said the deck would be minimally visible from oblique angles; one commissioner voiced concern about precedent if neighbors later add similar features.
Preservation staff Janelle Gunther presented LPC‑26‑05758 for 426 West 144th Street and said the proposed second‑floor deck would be partially visible at oblique angles but would sit between adjoining buildings. Staff referenced a nearby previously approved rear deck as precedent. Commissioners debated visibility and the potential precedent if neighboring properties later sought similar decks; most found the specific placement and minimal visibility acceptable and approved the application.
The Commission asked the applicant to work with staff on final detailing and to consider how similar proposals might affect the block if repeated, but approved the work on the merits.
