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    Radical Redesign Wins Approval for Development of Vacant Lots

    Certificate of Appropriateness  •  Tribeca, Manhattan
    Updated rendering of 100 Franklin Street in the Tribeca Historic District. Image Courtesy of DDG.

    Updated rendering of 100 Franklin Street in the Tribeca Historic District. Image Courtesy of DDG.

    Applicants amended plan to feature primarily masonry façade, in light of criticism of previous glass-faced plan.  On January 14, 2014, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a plan from DDG Partners to develop two adjacent, triangular-shaped lots currently used for parking, located at 100 Franklin Street in the Tribeca East Historic District. The Commission previously held a hearing on the proposed development on November 12, 2013. (read more…)

    Tags : 100 Franklin Street, DDG Partners, Tribeca Historic Districts
    Date:01/23/2014
    Category : Landmarks Preservation Commission
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    Numerous Local Residents Oppose Proposed TriBeCa Development of Vacant Lots

    Certificate of Appropriateness  •  Tribeca, Manhattan
    Rendering of proposed development on 100 Franklin Street in Tribeca, Manhattan. Image Credit:  DDG Partners. Image Courtesy of the Historic Districts Council.

    Rendering of proposed development on 100 Franklin Street in Tribeca, Manhattan. Image Credit: DDG Partners. Image Courtesy of the Historic Districts Council.

    Plan would see the construction of two connected mixed-use buildings on triangular-shaped lots, currently used for parking, on Sixth Avenue extension. On November 12, 2013, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a hearing on the proposal for two adjacent irregularly shaped lots on 100 Franklin Street in the TriBeCa East Historic District.  DDG Partners is seeking to develop the property with two conjoined structures that would include ground-floor retail and residential use on the upper floors. Representing DDG, Valerie Campbell, attorney at Kramer Levin, stated that the triangular lots had been vacant since the extension of Sixth Avenue in 1930. Campbell also stated that because of the site’s unique characteristics, which includes a below-grade subway tunnel directly in front of the property lot line, the project would likely require variances from the Board of Standards and Appeals for lot coverage, street wall, and set back requirements. (read more…)

    Tags : 100 Franklin Street, DDG Partners, Jesse Denno, Tribeca East Historic District
    Date:11/15/2013
    Category : Landmarks Preservation Commission
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