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Landmarks

December 2015, Landmarks Committee

Application for a certificate of appropriateness to replace sidewalk surface and paving around the New York Public Library Stephen Schwarzman Building

WHEREAS, The New York Public Library Stephen Schwarzman Building (the Building) at 5^th Avenue between 40^th and 42^nd Streets is an individual landmark, and Bryant Park is a scenic landmark abutting this Building; and

WHEREAS, The NYPL is proposing to replace, restore or repair the curbs, sidewalks and walkway surfaces around the Building; and

WHEREAS, The curbs, sidewalks and walkways have deteriorated over the years and are in need of repair or replacement; and

WHEREAS, The applicant is proposing to replace the perimeter of Bryant Park curbs with Standard DOT Grey Granite; and

WHEREAS, The applicant is proposing to repair or reset wide granite curb as necessary around the NYPL perimeter; and

WHEREAS, The applicant is proposing to replace sidewalk pavements as follows:

• New landmarks gray concrete with joint pattern to simulate large bluestone pavement on portions of 40^th and 42^nd Streets
• New bluestone pavement to match existing large flags on portions of 42^nd Street
• Repair/Replace existing bluestone as necessary on 40^th Street; and

WHEREAS, The applicant is proposing to replace the Upper Terrace surface with new brick to match the color and beveling of the existing, with a pattern that follows the original design; and

WHEREAS, All proposed work is well researched, materials are suitable, alterations are necessary and appropriate for both landmark sites; therefore be it

RESOLVED, Community Board Five recommends approval of the application for a certificate of appropriateness to replace curbs, sidewalk surface and paving around the New York Public Library Stephen Schwarzman Building.