Comments:, RE: Two 90' towers at 85/89 Jane St.:
"As a 30+ year resident of Jane St., the proposal for two vertical 90' extensions of the former Pro Piano building seems incongruous, inappropriate and would alter the character of historic cobblestoned Jane St.
The plan to build intrusive two vertical extensions would seriously detract from one of the best-preserved stretches of original brick row-houses in NYC.
Film shoots of the Jane St. stretch of row houses have been used in countless movies, television shows and commercials because it is a beautiful unified remnat of historic "Old New York".
Unfortunately Two highly intrusive high towers would completely ruin the character of this residential neighborhood often used as a backdrop which has made the street famous..
Film companies, television and commercial film shoots have used Jane St. as it is now exists, recommended by their respective Locations Departments, based on the uniformity and historic authenticity of the street.
Jane St. as it now exists has provided significant revenue to the City and the Mayor's Office from film companies. etc.; this revenue might be jeopardized by inappropriate new construction which significantly changes the character of Jane Street.
On Walking tours, Out-of Towners regularly tour Jane St., for it's authenticity and history.
Jane street enjoys high visibility.
For example, Jane St. is known to be associated with Alexander Hamilton, further the relevance of Jane St. to the survivors of the Titanic's sinking (Jane St. hotel) is also well known.
Jane St. is a snapshot of Old New York and it's historic significance would be jeopardized by the proposal to alter 85/89 Jane, so should not be implemented as proposed.
Questions:
1. Does the NYC Landmarks Commission or City Hall have a list of all the film shoots and the amount of revenue Jane St. has produced for NYC over the years?
2. Have reps from the NYC Landmarks Commission weighed in on the propos
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Elizabeth Dickey
10 years ago
The project as proposed would be fine in another site, but to suggest it for this location ignores the neighborhood character, design and ethos.
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Daniela Brendli
10 years ago
The Geenwich Village is a great place for visitor all over the world und should be preserved for next generations.
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Claudina Cardenas
10 years ago
The proposed building would be an eyesore in the block and would be completely against the standards that give character to this section of Greenwich Village.
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Jacob Vince
10 years ago
Let's demand sensible and appropriate development... So we can keep the village, the village!
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julie rupprecht
10 years ago
Histry of our country, and cities should be preserved. This garage represents a period of time when the automobile was new.
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Lori Campbell
10 years ago
Please don't build something high and ugly and ruin the integrity of the West Village!
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Dr Lisa R Pete
10 years ago
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There is no such building mid-block. The buildings that line Jane St are mostly brick in construction and limited to a maximum of 5 stories. This proposal is certainly not in keeping with the look of the neighborhood and street.
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Janet Myin
10 years ago
The proposed building does not take into account the historic nature of the surrounding neighborhood....size and scale inappropriate.
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Marie Dixon
10 years ago
Please preserve the history and character of the Village.
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Stuart maschmeier
10 years ago
As a concerned neighbor I am upset with the design and height of the proposed building.
It is not to scale or authenticity of its neighboring buildings.
Please have them redesign it with the community in mind before permitting them to build.
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Daniel Mac Bayly
10 years ago
This building will destroy the charm of the west village and be an increment toward further detrimental high rise buildings in our beloved village.
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Nadia Ronchi
10 years ago
The charm of the West Village needs to be protected, the reason it is so beautiful is because of the smaller buildings, it is quaint and has history, if these larger buildings go up, the the very heart of GV is changed forever, and the views of the sky are gone. Please protect the original structure of the lovely village!
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Susan Pollack
10 years ago
Keep the West Village Historic and original!
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Vane Ger
10 years ago
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asking to preserver the garage at 11 Jane Street because it's character is original. Other garages in the neighborhood have been beautifully converted and allow the West Village with its low rise buildings to remain a village.
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John McIntosh
10 years ago
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I've lived at 5 Jane since 1983 and have seen what should have - the new townhouses on Bethune - and shouldn't have - St. Vincent's - been done. This proposal is something that should not be done. The space can be tastefully developed at three or four stories and plenty of folks will make millions. Take a profit and don't bleed greed.
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Liz Carl
10 years ago
Let the history remain!
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Kenneth Kinghorn
10 years ago
The West Village is one of New York's most true historical treasures. As I'm sure you're aware, once it's been torn up and replaced with contemporary development such as this there's no getting it back. Please reject this proposal and urge the developer to re-develop this site in a way which respects the history, character, and scale of the Village. Thank you.
Comments:, RE: Two 90' towers at 85/89 Jane St.: "As a 30+ year resident of Jane St., the proposal for two vertical 90' extensions of the former Pro Piano building seems incongruous, inappropriate and would alter the character of historic cobblestoned Jane St. The plan to build intrusive two vertical extensions would seriously detract from one of the best-preserved stretches of original brick row-houses in NYC. Film shoots of the Jane St. stretch of row houses have been used in countless movies, television shows and commercials because it is a beautiful unified remnat of historic "Old New York". Unfortunately Two highly intrusive high towers would completely ruin the character of this residential neighborhood often used as a backdrop which has made the street famous.. Film companies, television and commercial film shoots have used Jane St. as it is now exists, recommended by their respective Locations Departments, based on the uniformity and historic authenticity of the street. Jane St. as it now exists has provided significant revenue to the City and the Mayor's Office from film companies. etc.; this revenue might be jeopardized by inappropriate new construction which significantly changes the character of Jane Street. On Walking tours, Out-of Towners regularly tour Jane St., for it's authenticity and history. Jane street enjoys high visibility. For example, Jane St. is known to be associated with Alexander Hamilton, further the relevance of Jane St. to the survivors of the Titanic's sinking (Jane St. hotel) is also well known. Jane St. is a snapshot of Old New York and it's historic significance would be jeopardized by the proposal to alter 85/89 Jane, so should not be implemented as proposed. Questions: 1. Does the NYC Landmarks Commission or City Hall have a list of all the film shoots and the amount of revenue Jane St. has produced for NYC over the years? 2. Have reps from the NYC Landmarks Commission weighed in on the propos
The project as proposed would be fine in another site, but to suggest it for this location ignores the neighborhood character, design and ethos.
The Geenwich Village is a great place for visitor all over the world und should be preserved for next generations.
The proposed building would be an eyesore in the block and would be completely against the standards that give character to this section of Greenwich Village.
Let's demand sensible and appropriate development... So we can keep the village, the village!
Histry of our country, and cities should be preserved. This garage represents a period of time when the automobile was new.
Please don't build something high and ugly and ruin the integrity of the West Village!
There is no such building mid-block. The buildings that line Jane St are mostly brick in construction and limited to a maximum of 5 stories. This proposal is certainly not in keeping with the look of the neighborhood and street.
The proposed building does not take into account the historic nature of the surrounding neighborhood....size and scale inappropriate.
Please preserve the history and character of the Village.
As a concerned neighbor I am upset with the design and height of the proposed building. It is not to scale or authenticity of its neighboring buildings. Please have them redesign it with the community in mind before permitting them to build.
This building will destroy the charm of the west village and be an increment toward further detrimental high rise buildings in our beloved village.
The charm of the West Village needs to be protected, the reason it is so beautiful is because of the smaller buildings, it is quaint and has history, if these larger buildings go up, the the very heart of GV is changed forever, and the views of the sky are gone. Please protect the original structure of the lovely village!
Keep the West Village Historic and original!
asking to preserver the garage at 11 Jane Street because it's character is original. Other garages in the neighborhood have been beautifully converted and allow the West Village with its low rise buildings to remain a village.
I've lived at 5 Jane since 1983 and have seen what should have - the new townhouses on Bethune - and shouldn't have - St. Vincent's - been done. This proposal is something that should not be done. The space can be tastefully developed at three or four stories and plenty of folks will make millions. Take a profit and don't bleed greed.
Let the history remain!
The West Village is one of New York's most true historical treasures. As I'm sure you're aware, once it's been torn up and replaced with contemporary development such as this there's no getting it back. Please reject this proposal and urge the developer to re-develop this site in a way which respects the history, character, and scale of the Village. Thank you.
Keep the Village a village!
Please!