As neighboring residents, we oppose the planned alterations to the rear of 84 Second Avenue, a City Landmarked building.
The proposed changes would:
1 - Alter the building’s footprint by tearing down the rear wall, extending the building 12 feet into the backyard and bricking over 5 windows.
2 - Allow for construction of a one story commercial extension to occupy the remainder of the backyard, with a full basement and a roof terrace.
3 - Alter the rear wall profile by adding two balconies and a roof terrace.
The building’s architectural integrity and the character of the property would be lost if this application is approved.
Its approval would permit drastic and irreversible changes to a 175-year-old property that has historically complemented the surrounding buildings and yards.
Neighbors only within the vicinity of 2nd Avenue & 5th Street and 2nd Avenue & 4th Street are invited to sign this petition. If signing YOUR ADDRESS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE COMMENT FIELD.
Updates
January 12, 2018
The feedback from neighbors has been overwhelming. I am currently organizing these signatures to present our collective dissent to the landmarks commission.
50 Comments
I ask that the Landmarks Preservation Commission recognize that the significant expansion of the existing Landmark structure would be out of historic character and would have a permanent negative impact on adjacent residents. I urge you to vote no on the application.
i live 304 E 5th street #1B for 20 years. my windows view will be block by this new construction. i am strongly against this.
I have lived in this building for over 3 years and it has been one of the best apartment experiences ever. My bedroom window overlooked the serene, sunny backyard which is so precious to have in this busy city. By building this extension, this serene experience would be lost for most of the tenants in the building. I strongly oppose these plans, besides altering the historical building, construction and excavations could destabilize this and surrounding buildings.
I live in 304 East 5 Street. My apartment air shaft opens out to the proposed area of construction. Not only would this construction change the structure of this landmark building, but it would change my living space irreconcilably. I have been living here over 40 years. Now this construction would essentially be putting a restaurant area in my living room. Sounds and smells travel up the air shaft and magnify. This would greatly affect my quality of life. Please consider the neighbors when deciding this case. Thank you.
As a local resident, I truly value the peace and quiet provided by the courtyard, which will be destroyed by the proposed construction and the commercial premises. Furthermore, I believe that the integrity of the 175-year-old property should be respected: far too many of them are torn down or permanently altered on a whim. This should not be allowed. Harriet Alexander, 304 East 5th Street.
Elizabeth O'Donnell - 306 East 5th Street #4
Abraham Menashe - 306 East 5th Street apt #27
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As neighboring residents, we oppose the planned alterations to the rear of 84 Second Avenue, a City Landmarked building.
The proposed changes would:
1 - Alter the building’s footprint by tearing down the rear wall, extending the building 12 feet into the backyard and bricking over 5 windows.
2 - Allow for construction of a one story commercial extension to occupy the remainder of the backyard, with a full basement and a roof terrace.
3 - Alter the rear wall profile by adding two balconies and a roof terrace.
The building’s architectural integrity and the character of the property would be lost if this application is approved.
Its approval would permit drastic and irreversible changes to a 175-year-old property that has historically complemented the surrounding buildings and yards.
Neighbors only within the vicinity of 2nd Avenue & 5th Street and 2nd Avenue & 4th Street are invited to sign this petition. If signing YOUR ADDRESS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE COMMENT FIELD.
Updates
January 12, 2018
The feedback from neighbors has been overwhelming. I am currently organizing these signatures to present our collective dissent to the landmarks commission.
50 Comments
Linn Loemo 304 East 5th Street, 4C, I ask that the Landmarks Preservation Commission recognize the importance and unique significance of this historic building. We have so very few buildings left in New York City that show the original character and architecture, and it would be a great shame to loose this historic footprint for future generations. I also stress that the expansion of this building would have a very negative impact for all the next door neighbors. I urge you to vote no on the application.
I ask that the Landmarks Preservation Commission recognize that the significant expansion of the existing Landmark structure would be out of historic character and would have a permanent negative impact on adjacent residents. I urge you to vote no on the application.
i live 304 E 5th street #1B for 20 years. my windows view will be block by this new construction. i am strongly against this.
I have lived in this building for over 3 years and it has been one of the best apartment experiences ever. My bedroom window overlooked the serene, sunny backyard which is so precious to have in this busy city. By building this extension, this serene experience would be lost for most of the tenants in the building. I strongly oppose these plans, besides altering the historical building, construction and excavations could destabilize this and surrounding buildings.
I live in 304 East 5 Street. My apartment air shaft opens out to the proposed area of construction. Not only would this construction change the structure of this landmark building, but it would change my living space irreconcilably. I have been living here over 40 years. Now this construction would essentially be putting a restaurant area in my living room. Sounds and smells travel up the air shaft and magnify. This would greatly affect my quality of life. Please consider the neighbors when deciding this case. Thank you.
As a local resident, I truly value the peace and quiet provided by the courtyard, which will be destroyed by the proposed construction and the commercial premises. Furthermore, I believe that the integrity of the 175-year-old property should be respected: far too many of them are torn down or permanently altered on a whim. This should not be allowed. Harriet Alexander, 304 East 5th Street.
Elizabeth O'Donnell - 306 East 5th Street #4
Abraham Menashe - 306 East 5th Street apt #27
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Linn Loemo 304 East 5th Street, 4C, I ask that the Landmarks Preservation Commission recognize the importance and unique significance of this historic building. We have so very few buildings left in New York City that show the original character and architecture, and it would be a great shame to loose this historic footprint for future generations. I also stress that the expansion of this building would have a very negative impact for all the next door neighbors. I urge you to vote no on the application.