Thompson Street between Spring and Prince Streets
Sullivan-Thompson Historic District
LPC Designation Report: Available as PDF
Application is to install decorative floral garlands and legalize the removal of bluestone curbing without Landmarks Preservation Commission permit(s).
PDF presentation links:
LPC Presentation of 5/6/2025
Community Board Presentation of 4/10/2025
PAST HEARING/MEETING DATES and DECISIONS
LPC Public Hearing – May 6th, 2025
APPROVED
Community Board 2 Meeting – April 10th, 2025
CB Resolution Recommends:
A. Approval of the added diamond plate, as long as the existing non-skid padding is replaced with new, more carefully applied padding; and
B. Denial of the extension of the permit beyond the existing 6 month term, noting that the while short term permission of this type of decor can make sense for the grand opening of a business, it quickly outgrows that purpose and can become a longer term eyesore, generically obscuring distinctive architectural elements in historic districts, and further noting that linking permission for these temporary installations to the term of tenancy would set a bad precedent, as it would regrettably and inevitably increase the number of them at any given time.
Please note: At this time, all LPC public hearings and meetings are hybrid. Members of the public may participate in person at the LPC Hearing Room, 253 Broadway, Second Floor, or virtually via Zoom and YouTube. For a video tutorial on how to participate virtually, click HERE.
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