We wish all Defenders a pleasant, AND COOLER, remainder of the summer.
The following addresses are on this month’s list. If additional Landmark items come up for August, we will email everyone.
23-25 East 64th Street
785 Fifth Avenue
857 Fifth Avenue
57 East 73rd Street
210 East 62nd Street
829 Park Avenue
The following item will be heard at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, (212-669-7855) 1 Centre Street, 9th Floor, Manhattan, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 and also by teleconference.
The Upper East Side item is:
23-25 East 64th Street – Upper East Side Historic District
23 East 64th Street is a neo-Grec style rowhouse designed by John G. Prague and built in 1897-80 and altered at the upper two floors in the neo-Federal style by Pickering and Walker in 1907-08, and again in 1926 by J.R. Bonner and A. Weiser; and 25 East 64th Street is an Italianate style rowhouse designed by John G. Prague and built in 1879-80 and altered in 1919 and 1926. Application is to modify and legalize work completed in non-compliance with Certificate of Appropriateness 16-4650, and to legalize the installation of a flue without Landmarks Preservation Commission permit(s).
The following items will be heard at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, (212-669-7855) 1 Centre Street, 9th Floor, Manhattan, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 and also by teleconference.
785 Fifth Avenue – Upper East Side Historic District
An apartment building designed by Emery Roth & Sons and built in 1962-63. Application is to lower parapet walls and install railings at a setback terrace.
857 Fifth Avenue – Upper East Side Historic District
An apartment building designed by Robert L. Bien and built in 1961-1963. Application is to reclad the base of the building.
Landmark Preservation Commission Actions July, 2024
57 East 73rd Street – Upper East Side Historic District
A Queen Anne style residence designed by John G Prague and built in 1885-1886. Application is to construct a rooftop and rear yard addition.
No action was taken on this application.
210 East 62nd Street – Treadwell Farm Historic District
A rowhouse designed by F.S. Barns, built in 1870, and altered in the 20th century. Application is to legalize and modify the design of the rooftop and rear yard additions and alterations to the rear façade in non-compliance with Certificate of Appropriateness 19-06723.
No action was taken on this application.
829 Park Avenue – Upper East Side Historic District
A neo-Classical style apartment building designed by Pickering & Walker and built in 1910-1911. Application is to modify an areaway wall and replace fencing.
This application was approved with modifications.