A proposal has been submitted to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for the adaptive reuse and residential conversion of 43-49 Bleecker Street, a six-story building in Noho, Manhattan. Led by architect Noel Wong of ADB Associates, project involves substantial exterior modifications to the Classical Revival building, which was originally constructed in 1896 by architect Ralph S. Townsend for owner Harry Chaffee. The property is located near the corner of Bleecker and Lafayette Streets.
Historic photograph of 43-49 Bleecker Street, via LPC proposal.
If approved, the scope of work will include full restoration of the south (front) façade, including repairs to cornices and other historic elements. At the ground level, the storefront will be reconfigured with new black-painted aluminum doors, display windows, and replicated historic iron grilles. All existing windows throughout the structure will be replaced. On the rooftop, new stair and elevator bulkheads and mechanical screening will be added, and balconies will be installed on the rear (north) façade.
Rendering of 43-49 Bleecker Street, via LPC proposal.
Zoning documents indicate the building will retain its existing height of 85 feet and maintain a lot coverage of 94 percent. The development will yield 11 residential units, five of which are new conversions, across approximately 30,442 square feet of residential floor area. The proposal also includes accessibility upgrades such as an ADA-compliant ramp and new entry configurations.
Transit near the property includes the 6 train at Bleecker Street and the B, D, F, and M trains at Broadway–Lafayette Street.
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Keep conversions coming. The units will average over 2.700?!
The City will need to address the fact there is too much ground floor retail space sitting empty. Online shopping means some other use will need to be found.