There is currently an application to develop 84-01 37th Avenue into a six story, mixed-use building. The pplication will be reviewed by the Landmarks Preservation Commisssion on Tuesday, December 7th at 3:45pm.
Since the building is being proposed in a historic district its design is subject to the approval of the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Because the proposed building lacks many of the aesthetic and design qualities that buildings in the Historic District of Jackson Heights are known for we are asking that the Commission deny the application. Currently, the building as designed does not provide green space along the 84th St. façade and is too literal a copy of Georgian Hall which is directly across 84th Street. Additionally, this building will block access to light and air for the southernmost windows of 35-43 84th St. which is contrary to the “light, air, and ventilation” that is a hallmark of the Jackson Heights Historic District.
We, the undersigned residents of Jackson Heights, are in opposition to this building as designed and urge the Landmarks Preservation Commission to deny a certificate of appropriateness for 84-01 37th Ave.
Updates
December 6, 2010
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has received our petition and requested additional materials regarding the light and air impact on the 84th Street building. Use the contact tool on this page to email your representative and demand they formally intervene before the hearing. I am documenting every discrepancy in this design to present when we testify.
December 6, 2010
The momentum behind our opposition has grown significantly and the developers can no longer ignore our concerns. Call the Landmarks Preservation Commission office today to demand they reject this inappropriate design. Post this link to your neighborhood Facebook group right now to keep the pressure on.
6 Comments
DONT LET THEM BUILD THIS TRASH
Why do they keep trying to change everything? Stick to the original aesthetic or dont build at all. So sick of these developers.
The design looks totally out of place. It doesnt match the rest of the street at all. Keep it historic please.
People live here for the air and light. If they put that up it will be a giant wall of nothing. Reject this plan.
Blocking the light for the neighbors is just wrong. They need to go back to the drawing board and respect the historic district.
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There is currently an application to develop 84-01 37th Avenue into a six story, mixed-use building. The pplication will be reviewed by the Landmarks Preservation Commisssion on Tuesday, December 7th at 3:45pm.
Since the building is being proposed in a historic district its design is subject to the approval of the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Because the proposed building lacks many of the aesthetic and design qualities that buildings in the Historic District of Jackson Heights are known for we are asking that the Commission deny the application. Currently, the building as designed does not provide green space along the 84th St. façade and is too literal a copy of Georgian Hall which is directly across 84th Street. Additionally, this building will block access to light and air for the southernmost windows of 35-43 84th St. which is contrary to the “light, air, and ventilation” that is a hallmark of the Jackson Heights Historic District.
We, the undersigned residents of Jackson Heights, are in opposition to this building as designed and urge the Landmarks Preservation Commission to deny a certificate of appropriateness for 84-01 37th Ave.
Updates
December 6, 2010
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has received our petition and requested additional materials regarding the light and air impact on the 84th Street building. Use the contact tool on this page to email your representative and demand they formally intervene before the hearing. I am documenting every discrepancy in this design to present when we testify.
December 6, 2010
The momentum behind our opposition has grown significantly and the developers can no longer ignore our concerns. Call the Landmarks Preservation Commission office today to demand they reject this inappropriate design. Post this link to your neighborhood Facebook group right now to keep the pressure on.
6 Comments
Enough with the ugly boxes ruining our neighborhood charm. Jackson Heights has character and this design has zero of it.
DONT LET THEM BUILD THIS TRASH
Why do they keep trying to change everything? Stick to the original aesthetic or dont build at all. So sick of these developers.
The design looks totally out of place. It doesnt match the rest of the street at all. Keep it historic please.
People live here for the air and light. If they put that up it will be a giant wall of nothing. Reject this plan.
Blocking the light for the neighbors is just wrong. They need to go back to the drawing board and respect the historic district.
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Enough with the ugly boxes ruining our neighborhood charm. Jackson Heights has character and this design has zero of it.