The Conversion of 184 Kent Avenue Marches On

184 Kent Avenue, Cass Gilbert's 1913 design known as the Austin, Nichols Warehouse (click here for history), has been gutted and is in the process of getting a paint job and a new set of windows as part of its residential conversion. Those of you paying close attention will remember that the building was the subject of a high-profile, and ultimately unsuccessful, struggle by preservationists to get the building landmarked. Luckily, the developer ended up deciding to keep the building more-or-less intact, though he is planning to plop a sizable addition on the roof. Coulda been a lot worse.
In Reversal, 184 Kent Cozies Up to Preservationists [Brownstoner]
Do or Die Time for Cass Gilbert's 184 Kent Avenue [Brownstoner]
184 Kent Gets Paint Job, New Windows [Curbed] GMAP

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Why did Yasky block the landmarking of this odd but interesting building? Was he promised a space in the new penthouse addition?

Posted by: sam at October 13, 2008 3:34 PM

How sizable is the addition on the roof supposed to be?

Posted by: EnglishKills at October 13, 2008 4:26 PM

Not very sizable, particularly when compared to the earlier proposals. I think one or two stories.

The developers decided to keep the building more or less intact because they are getting a 20% historic preservation tax credit to do so. So while the owners fought tooth and nail to prove that the building was not worthy of NYC landmark designation, they willingly nominated their building for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (you can look it up).

Posted by: WBer at October 13, 2008 11:37 PM

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The Conversion of 184 Kent Avenue Marches On

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