Articles by Evan Bindelglass

Landmarks Rejects Six-Story Addition at 1143 Fifth Avenue, Upper East Side

7:30 am on November 12, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

A relatively short over century-old apartment building on the Upper East Side will be remaining the way it is, at least for the near future. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission heard a presentation to bring 1143 Fifth Avenue from its current seven-story height to 13 stories. The overall design of the proposed building, if it were new for a vacant lot, would likely have received (or been close to receiving) approval from the LPC, but as an addition, it was too much for the commissioners (and the public, which showed up en masse).

Public Comes Out Against Gansevoort Market Project at Landmarks Hearing

7:30 am on November 11, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

A plan to remake the south side of Gansevoort Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets got a big thumbs down from the public at a Landmarks Preservation Commission hearing on Tuesday. The plan from William Gottlieb Real Estate and Aurora Capital would bring more commercial and retail space to the block and would do so by demolishing two buildings and replacing them with new ones and modifying several others.

42nd Street Theaters, Osborne Interior, More Round Out First Manhattan Landmarks Backlog Hearing

7:00 am on November 9, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

Last Thursday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held another public hearing in the process of dealing with its 95-item backlog. It was the first to deal with properties in Manhattan. In addition to hearing testimony about the IRT Powerhouse, Bergdorf Goodman’s headquarters, Union Square Park, and others, the commissioners heard about seven theaters on 42^nd Street, a five-story building, a former hotel, and an apartment building lobby.

Preservationists Oppose Making Union Square Park A City Landmark

4:30 pm on November 6, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

It’s not every day that you see preservationists speak out against designating a new landmark, but that’s what happened on Thursday as the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing about designating Union Square Park a city scenic landmark. The LPC is continuing its process of dealing with its backlog of 95 items that have been on the calendar since before 2010. Thursday was the first day to deal with properties in Manhattan.

Public Strongly Supports Landmarking The Former IRT Powerhouse On The Far West Side

8:00 am on November 6, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

On Thursday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission continued its effort to address its 95-item backlog. In the third of four sessions devoted to the effort, the first groups of properties in Manhattan received public hearings. Among the items in the first group of the day was the former IRT powerhouse on West 59^th Street. Support for designation was almost universal, save for two representatives of the building’s current owner – Con Edison.

Preservationists Battle Bergdorf Goodman Over Future Of Midtown Headquarters

7:30 am on November 6, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

The future of the Bergdorf Goodman department store was one of the subjects of a contentious public hearing at the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Thursday. The commission is in the process of dealing with its 95-item backlog and began held the first day of public hearings for properties in Manhattan (the second and final hearing is November 12). Not surprisingly, the battle pitted preservationists against the building’s owner.

Permits Filed: 32 Residential Units Coming To 26 East 19th Street, 730 East 32nd Street, Flatbush

7:00 am on November 5, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

Permits have been filed to build two new residential buildings in Flatbush, Brooklyn. They are at 26 East 19th Street and 730 East 32nd Street.

New Look for Mixed-Use Building at 2230 Broadway, Upper West Side

8:00 am on November 4, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

When we last brought you news from the corner of Broadway and West 80^th Street, there were plans for a 14-story mixed-use building at no. 2230 (a.k.a. 2228-2236 Broadway). Now, things have changed, and work is underway on a taller building with more residential units and a bit of a different look.

Plan to Remake West 29th Street Halted by Time, Lack of Quorum

8:00 am on October 28, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

There is a plan in the works that would drastically change West 29^th Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue. It involves six buildings in total, including two individual landmarks, and includes one 64-story mixed-use tower. The plan, being developed by HFZ Capital and the Collegiate Churches of New York, was presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday. Members of the public testified, but by the time that happened, it was about 6 p.m. and, not having a quorum, no action was taken and the matter was tabled.

Landmarks Okays Extension for NoMad Hotel at 1164 Broadway

7:30 am on October 28, 2015 By Evan Bindelglass

The NoMad Hotel at Broadway and West 28th Street is one step closer to getting a bit bigger. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved an addition for the trendy hotel. That addition at 1164 Broadway will match the 147-foot height of the existing building at 1170 Broadway and is about the height of a planned hotel at 1162 Broadway.

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