Property

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DRB23-0913

415 W 41st Street

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story commercial building to replace an existing 2-story commercial building that was substantially damaged due to a fire. The design includes internal gardens and lightwells to ensure illumination within the building envelope.

From the Letter of Intent

Demolition of existing storm and fire damaged office building and construction of a new office building within the same footprint. The new design includes a garden area transitioning from the sidewalk to create an accessible ramp, and an interior light garden to address natural lighting limitations.

  • Demolition of existing damaged structure
  • Construction of new office building within same footprint
  • Raising finished floor elevation from 4.26' to 9.00'
  • Creation of garden area buffer from sidewalk
  • Installation of accessible ramp
  • Interior light garden construction
  • Facade design balancing transparency and privacy
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Need for enclosed trash room at rear of building
  • Security gate required at front covered porch
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Recycling plan required for demolition
Project Details
Style Contemporary design with solid stucco walls contrasted with perforated metal panes
Height 25'-0" (proposed), 75'-0" (maximum)
FAR 5,267 SF / 0.95 (proposed), 12,413 SF / 2.25 (maximum)
Zoning CD-3
Lot Size 5,517 SF
Parking 0 spaces required, 0 spaces provided
Applicant The Balogh Company Inc
Architect N25
Existing Building
Stories 2
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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