Originally developed as a residential rowhouse neighborhood, district grew to a mixed-use working class community in the early 20th century. At its meeting on November 1, 2016, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to add the Sullivan-Thompson Historic District to its calendar, formally commencing the designation process. The proposed district is composed of approximately 157 buildings south of Washington Square Park and east of Seventh Avenue. It would adjoin the existing SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District… <Read More>
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New Six-Story-Plus-Penthouse Building Approved for Site Occupied by 1940s Garage
Morris Adjmi-designed plan would be faced with steel frame inspired by cast-iron architecture in front of a setback glass curtain wall. On March 15, 2016, the Landmarks Preservation Commission considered and approved a proposal to demolish an existing 1940 garage and construct a new retail and office building at 134 Wooster Street in the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. Premier Equities are the site’s developers. The development shares the same block as another planned development … <Read More>
History in the Making: The New York City Landmarks Law at 50
Speakers spoke of the different priorities of City government and other stakeholders, examined preservation strategies of municipalities nationwide, and considered changes in the legal landscape that could affect landmarking. On October 26, 2015, , Meenakshi Srinivasan, Chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Jerold Kayden, Professor at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, co-hosted an event titled “History in the Making: The New York City Landmarks Law at 50.” The event held at … <Read More>
New 7-story-Plus-Penthouse Building Spanning Two Lots Approved
Revisions made in light of commissioner comments include refinements made to base, cornice, and window surrounds. On April 14, 2015, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve the demolition of a one-story garage, and the development of the site as well as an adjacent lot at 146-150 Wooster Street in the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The new building is intended for primarily resident use, with retail use at the ground floor.
Previously Approved Building Plan Reduced in Height from Five to Four Stories
Landmarks approved application for five story building at site of existing garage in 2013; applicants sought to amend permit to reduce height while retaining approved design. On June 24, 2014, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved an application to amend a certificate of appropriateness for a planned new building at 151 Mercer Street in the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. According to the Real Deal, the new building will serve as a flagship store for fashion … <Read More>
Glass Retail Building Proposed for Corner Lot
Architecture firm that designed glass Apple store retained to design glass structure in SoHo. On June 3, 2014, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a hearing for a proposed new structure on a vacant corner lot at 144 Spring Street in Manhattan’s SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The narrow 20 ft. by 80 ft. lot, which has been vacant for approximately 70 years, was previously occupied by a rowhouse built in 1820. The company that owns … <Read More>