12 East 69th Street

Building Name

12 East 69th Street

Year(s) Built

1883 by William Schickel

Alterations

1913 by William Welles Bosworth

Designation

Upper East Side Historic District

 

Project Information:

A Neo-Classical building designed by William Schickel and constructed in 1883, with a complete façade replacement by William Welles Bosworth in 1913.

Application is to replace entrance infill, lower the areaway, enlarge a masonry opening, modify the rear façade, rear yard and garden wall, and construct rooftop additions.

CB8 Hearing: 09/16/24 (Approved)
LPC Hearing: 09/24/24 (Approved)

FRIENDS' Testimony:

FRIENDS’ Preservation Committee supports the proposed work on the primary façade, second areaway, and rear façade, including the addition of a mechanical attic and new terrace garden. We believe, however, the penthouse, bulkhead extension, skylight, and two metal shade structures create an overly congested appearance on the roof. Although we appreciate the semi-permanent aesthetic of the pitched tent-like structures, we would prefer a less crowded rooftop.

LPC Hearing: September 24, 2024