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33 West 17th Street, application to increase height of existing bulkhead on the roof
WHEREAS, 33 West 17th Street is an eleven-story, neo-Renaissance Style store and loft building designed by Schwartz & Gross and built in 1907-08, located on the north side of 17th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues in the Ladies' Mile Historic District; and
WHEREAS, The Applicant has applied to increase the height of the existing bulkhead on the roof of the building; and
WHEREAS, The bulkhead will stand 21 feet and 8 inches above the building roof, which will be approximately twice its existing height; and
WHEREAS, The bulkhead is required to add an elevator stop for ADA elevator access to a new rooftop deck that is being built as an amenity for building tenants; and
WHEREAS, The bulkhead will be minimally visible east and west of the building on 17th Street including the top of the bulkhead being visible from 17th Street and 6th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, The visibility of the bulkhead is in keeping with the visibility of other rooftop structures on the building and other buildings on the block and in the nearby surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, The Applicant will consult LPC regarding the color of the bulkhead; and
WHEREAS, Additionally the Applicant will examine the building standing seam metal storefront hood and make any necessary repairs; therefore be it
RESOLVED, Community Board Five recommends approval of the application to increase the height of the bulkhead on the roof of 33 West 17th Street.