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    Landmarks refused to legalize home alteration

    Certificate of Appropriateness  •  Wingate, Brooklyn

    Owner demolished projecting bay and built sun deck. Without permits, George Aigen demolished a projecting bay on his home at 58 Midwood Street and built a deck in its place. Aigen’s house was built in 1898 and is part of a string of Romanesque Revival/neo-Renaissance style rowhouses within the Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District.

    After Landmarks issued a warning letter for the demolition, deck construction and additional demolition of a rear shed, Aigen applied to legalize the work. Landmarks denied Aigen’s request, explaining that the projecting bay was a significant feature of the Midwood Street rowhouses and its demolition substantially diminished the value of Aigen’s home within the row. (read more…)

    Tags : 58 Midwood Street, George Aigen, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District
    Date:05/15/2006
    Category : Landmarks Preservation Commission
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