PRESENTATION
Public support and feedback for the Heckscher Building designation
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The proposed landmark designation for the Heckscher Building has received support from various stakeholders, including the building's owners.
- The owner of the retail spaces supported the designation but noted the need for future flexibility in tenant storefront designs
- The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recognizes the history of storefront changes and supports flexibility for future needs
- The designation notes that multiple changes have been made to the commercial storefronts since 1922, and the current storefront infill is non-historic
Timothy Frye
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At the public hearing, the owner of the retail spaces supported the designation and noted the need for future flexibility for tenant storefront designs.
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The designation does note that since its completion in 1922, building note owners have made multiple changes to the commercial storefronts.
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And the current storefront infill is also non historic.
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LPC recognizes the history of storefront changes here and in keeping with the evolving character of the street, and we support flexibility to accommodate these future needs.
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