FRIENDS' Testimony:

FRIENDS Preservation Committee is pleased to see that the comments made by the public and Commissioners were taken into consideration while redesigning this facade. The applicant’s thorough research resulted in thoughtful changes that significantly improve the building’s design. The openings’ altered proportions, alongside the six-over-six double-hung windows, produce a more harmonious facade, and are better in keeping with the building’s character and style. While not mentioned in our original testimony, the decision to merge the balustrade balcony is a successful one, and results in a more streamlined piano nobile and cohesive facade.  

We continue to take issue with the removal of the historic newel post and ask the applicant to reconsider the fence design to incorporate the ironwork, as it is one of the very few significant elements of the original historic fabric that remains. While we are not opposed to the centering of the main entrance, FRIENDS continues to believe the tripartite door to enhance the building’s character, and think it should be restored. 

FRIENDS applauds the architect for the improved and thoughtful design, and ask them to continue working with the Commission to finetune the proposal.