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24 East 21st Street, Certificate of Appropriateness to install new storefront infill and lighting
WHEREAS, 24 East 21st St., on the south side of the street between Broadway and Park Avenue South, is a nine-story, 50 foot wide neo-Renaissance store and office building, designed by Frederick C. Zobel, Architect, built in 1903-1904, and is located in the Ladies' Mile Historic District; and
WHEREAS, The owner converted the upper eight floors into condominiums in 2006 and has now applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install new storefront infill and lighting and to restore and renovate other significant elements at this building including replacement of portions of the non-historic sidewalk and removal of planters in front of the building; and
WHEREAS, The proposal includes:
- Removal of the sidewalk planters (Not mentioned in the Summary provided to Community Board Five);
- Removal of slate and pavers in the sidewalk and replacement and repair of sidewalk with a uniform, matching sidewalk in front of the building, extending to the front entrance door (Not mentioned in the Summary provided to Community Board Five);
- New wood spandrels above the two storefronts, painted black to match the other building window elements;
- Two new painted wood doors at the easterly storefront and one new door at the westerly storefront.
- Removal of a half-wall and replacement by a new pipe rail at the westerly side of the building for basement access;
- Two new lighting fixtures at the front entry door measuring 14 1/2" X 7 3/4" X 5" deep, in a design as shown to Community Board Five in a rendering; and
WHEREAS, The applicant has agreed to provide historical photographs to Community Board Five before any decorative work is to be done on the wooden spandrels; and
WHEREAS, The applicant has agreed not to install any awnings, canopies or exterior gates at the storefronts; and
WHEREAS, The proposed restoration and renovation is harmonious with the appearance of the building so that there would be a benefit to the entire district; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration and improvements to install new storefront infill and lighting, as proposed.
The above resolution passed by a vote of 28 in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining.