109-111 East 15th Street (Courtesy: Morris Adjmi Architects / Tishman Realty)
As part of Tishman Realty’s mixed-use condo project at 110 East 16th Street, the façade of 109-111 East 15th Street, a neo-Grec clubhouse designed by Gambrill & Richardson, would also be restored. Plans for the restoration were approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission this morning at a hearing that noted the harmonious relationship between the old and the new.
Historic documentation, including photos from 1914, was used as a guide for the restoration. The brick will be cleaned, the sandstone base will be repaired, and the metal plating around the windows will be recreated. The building’s cornice and cresting have been gone for some time, but they will be restored based on the documentation. The slate roof will also be replaced with a new slate roof. The Commission concluded that the proposed infill would closely match the materials, details, design, and proportions.
Historic documentation, including photos from 1914, was used as a guide for the restoration. The brick will be cleaned, the sandstone base will be repaired, and the metal plating around the windows will be recreated. The building’s cornice and cresting have been gone for some time, but they will be restored based on the documentation. The slate roof will also be replaced with a new slate roof. The Commission concluded that the proposed infill would closely match the materials, details, design, and proportions.
Historic photo of 109-111 East 15th Street (l) were used as guidelines for the restoration (r)
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A special permit for bulk waivers at 109-111 East 15th Street was also approved. The Commission said that it would restore missing architectural details and return the building to its historic appearance. A cyclical maintenance program has been agreed to, which will keep it in first-class condition, and the massing materials and design would have a harmonious relationship.
Behind the clubhouse is a nine-story parking garage Tishman picked up in 2015 for $35M. With Morris Adjmi on board as architects, the team seeks to replace the garage with a 21-floor, 50-unit condo tower. If all further approvals are secured, they hope to begin construction during the second half of 2018.
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