Proposed Extension of Clinton Hill Historic District

I agree about the Fulton Street buildings between Clinton and Waverly (those places with the iron facades). I think they were considered, but it looks like they might not be on the table in this version of the map - looks like their boundary was erased. Also the old "Coal and Ice" building that is a methadone clinic now, on the opposite corner from those iron facade buildings, is nice too with its curved corner and large windows.

However, you have to pick your battles, and in light of the pending upzoning of Fulton and downzoning of residential blocks, I think it is a fair compromise (not ideal imo, but fair and logical). Plus, I understand that much study and consultation with Andrew Dolkart went into this to make it as palatable as possible for the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

The area south of Fulton is already a district registered on the National Register of Historic Places as the "Clinton Hill South Historic District", and is still well preserved so it should hopefully be landmarked easily. It has some of the older homes in the neighborhood generally (freestanding houses from the 1850s and row houses from the early 1860s, along with row houses, churches and mansions from later in the 19th century, and some early 20th century small apartment buildings). The row houses were built quite early by real estate developers in response to the Fulton Street omnibus service that could transport residents who worked in lower Manhattan to the Fulton Ferry to get to work. Some things never change!

Posted by: lp at April 26, 2007 10:24 AM

Dahlia, have a look at the map, that part of Washington is covered, including the cathedral condos.

Posted by: lp at April 26, 2007 2:01 PM

You're welcome. I only know because I live there and have a copy of the old historic register report describing the houses, builders, dates etc. Interesting stuff if your into that.

Posted by: lp at April 26, 2007 4:58 PM