Building Name
1016 Lexington Avenue
Architect
Thom & Wilson
Year(s) Built
1880-81
Designation
Upper East Side Historic District Extension
Project Information:
A neo-Grec style rowhouse designed by Thom and Wilson and built in 1880-81 with later alterations. Application is to legalize the installation of an awning without Landmarks Preservation Commission permits.
CB8 Hearing: 02/15/12 (Approved)
LPC Hearing: 03/06/12 (Approved)
Other projects: June 24, 2014
FRIENDS' Testimony:
The Preservation Committee at FRIENDS is sympathetic to the plight of the business owner at 1016 Lexington Avenue. While the current awning does not conform to the Landmarks Preservation Commission rules, it is modest and attractive; especially when compared to the egregious, though grandfathered, awnings of its neighbors. As this assembly is not a permanent fixture and will be replaced with a single panel when the commercial tenant changes, our committee recommends legalization of this awning.