The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for alterations and a rooftop addition at 675 Hudson Street, a five-story former industrial building in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Designed by BKSK, the project would adapt the mid-19th century structure into the New York outpost of Annabel’s, the private members’ club founded in London in 1963. The scope also includes restoration work and the construction of a curved glass rooftop enclosure. The property is located between West 13th and 14th Streets.
675 Hudson Street, via LPC proposal.
The building, also known historically as the Herring Building, was originally constructed around 1849, with later enlargements completed between 1854 and 1860 and further alterations around 1884. The masonry factory building retains its brick façade, pressed metal cornice, and industrial character that contributed to its designation within the Gansevoort Market Historic District in 2003.
Rendering of 675 Hudson Street, via LPC proposal.
The proposal calls for restoration of the existing façade and cornice, reopening historic areaways along Hudson Street, and the addition of a set-back rooftop structure enclosed with operable glass roof panels. Renderings show the new rooftop volume extending across much of the building’s length while remaining visually recessed from street level. LPC presentation materials cite several neighborhood precedents for visible rooftop additions in the district, including projects at 874 Washington Street and 9-19 Ninth Avenue.
Rendering of 675 Hudson Street, via LPC proposal.
Interior plans presented to LPC position the property as Annabel’s first international location outside London. The presentation describes the club as offering dining rooms, bars, event spaces, and hospitality-focused programming within the adapted structure. Proposed street-level improvements also include updated storefront conditions and pedestrian-facing enhancements along Ninth Avenue, Hudson Street, and West 13th Street.
The property is located near the 14th Street station served by the A, C, E, and L trains, as well as the nearby 8th Avenue and 14th Street corridor stations serving the 1, 2, and 3 trains.
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I suppose the glass thing is the price that has to be paid for the restoration.
It is not bad at all. Glad this building will have a new life.
Very cool addition, I think LPC will be down with it given what they’ve approved throughout MPD.
Don’t think we need another private club, though.
The glass rooftop should be more of a 19th Century type design and not a bubble which is not at all related to anything this building is about.
and the billboard that blocks the view south with be removed in exchange? sounds great. I like the bubble. Yes, could be more Industrial – think steampunk – but yes approve this LPC and dont waste precious time and money on delays and silly requests.
Great to see this building restored and the ugly billboard gone. That proposed slug on top is an interesting addition. I’m torn with retaining the fire escape.
Annabel’s has quite an interesting Wikipedia page. We’ll see if that business concept will work in NY.
Removing fire escapes can be difficult if there is wooden structure in the building. I recall a building owner who made the grave mistake of removing fire escapes from his apartment building, as he figured the two masonry enclosed stairwells and hallway were enough. He ended having to hire a “fire watch” 24/7 until the fire escapes were replaced.
Not sure if this business will be here for long, but the new is an improvement on the old. Renovation and restoration alone make this quite nice.
An improvement to this building. GVSHP has already launched their opposition campaign for this proposal (no surprise… they oppose all development).