19 East 71st Street

Building Name

19 East 71st Street

Architect

Thom & Wilson

Year(s) Built

1889-90

Alterations:

1937 by Joseph Furman

Designation

Upper East Side Historic District

Project Information:

A Queen Anne style residence built in 1889-90 by Thom & Wilson and altered in 1937 by Joseph Furman. Application is to install lighting, a signage plaque, and an awning.

CB8 Hearing: 04/18/12 (Approved)
LPC Hearing: 06/19/12 (Approved with modifications)

FRIENDS' Testimony:

The Preservation Committee at FRIENDS finds the proposed awnings and signage at 19 East 71st Street appropriate. However, without a rendering of the proposed exterior lighting scheme at night, it is difficult to judge whether the plan is suitable for a residential side street in this district. With assurance that the brightness of the proposed lighting plan will not exceed what is currently in place, we can recommend approval of this application.