Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Ditto on Ebay. Fond mine there.

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 10, 2009 11:11 PM in response to Brass Door Hardware Needed

Hi,

Is the landlord abating the lead condition because of a violation?

The landlord has a responsiblity to abate lead in his/her building. Regular paint does not abate lead.

I had to do lead abatement at my home. When we tested lead was found on all the doors and window even though they were painted less that a year before. There was no lead on the walls as we had them skim coated.

There are strict conditions for removing lead, similar to asbestos abatement. You can use a special lead stop paint on the shutters. However before painting, you will need to wet sand. The room has to be sealed, wet mopped and vacummed with a hepa vacuum cleaner. A resperator has to be worn will the work is done. It is an expensive process and should be performed by an EPA certified lead abatement company.

Here is a link to the NYC gov page on lead abatement

http://search1.nyc.gov/search?output=xml_no_dtd&site=default_collection&proxystylesheet=default_frontend&client=default_frontend&q=lead+abatement&submit222=Go

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 10, 2009 11:01 PM in response to Keeping Brownstone Shutters?

Amiz, thanks on posting the link to the google maps. There are efforts for the other areas on the map. If you want more information, please send me an e-mail from the Bedford Corners website.

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 4, 2009 8:07 AM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Montrose, Now that you can breath again, I am definately going to call you.

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 2, 2009 9:06 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Montrose, Now that you can breath again, I am definately going to call you.

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 2, 2009 9:06 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Vinca, Thanks for the link. I'll add this week-end when I do my updates

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 2, 2009 8:57 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Please sign the on-line petition.

Dave in Bedstuy - Send me an e-mail from the website. http://www.bedfordcornershistoricdistrict.org/

Amzi and I can help you with the process.

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 2, 2009 4:30 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

The landmaking of Agate and Alice court was an intitative brought about by the residents of the two blocks. The residents of those block raised thousand of dollars, took picture of every house on the block, research the area and submitted a Request for Evaluation to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The spend months working with the community, Community Board 3 and other to get the blocks landmarked.

To the guest who wrote:

"MM, landmarking these neighborhoods will doom these houses rather than save them. These are the poorest of the poor who will simply not bother to do repairs if restrictions and added fees are placed on how they do them. I've talked to people in these areas and prospect heights about this. They will let the properties rot before they pay extra. Just look at yesterday's article on what people will let happen to their property."

Don't Make Assumptions.

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at August 18, 2009 8:46 PM in response to New Bed-Stuy Historic District in the Offing

Dave I want to get with you, your area is already calendered the only thing we need is for community support... The hard part is done with your area. I know a few blocks around you are very much in favor of this. We do need to get together soon along with BedstuyMaven.

Posted by: Amzi Hill at November 2, 2009 6:21 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

BSM and Amzi, good work, I know how hard you've been working. As I told Amzi, if you need my help, call me. This is 30 years overdue.

B3, check the LPC's website for rules and regs. Whatever is there when building is calendared is grandfathered in. Basically major changes to facade require LPC permit/permission, including changing windows and doors. Routine maintainance, like painting the same color as before, and or repairs that do not change the appearance of the building do not need LPC attention. If in doubt, check with LPC. They can issue a certificate of no effect for most things. Biggies, like adding another story, an addition, or changing the facade require community board approval, LPC approval and DOB permits, as well as an architect. This is a much more involved and complicated process not for those in a hurry or the faint of heart. http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/html/working_with/perform_work.shtml

Posted by: Montrose Morris at November 2, 2009 6:50 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Vinca, Thanks for the link. I'll add this week-end when I do my updates

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 2, 2009 8:57 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Montrose, Now that you can breath again, I am definately going to call you.

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 2, 2009 9:06 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Montrose, Now that you can breath again, I am definately going to call you.

Posted by: BedstuyMaven at November 2, 2009 9:06 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Signed! Deserved!

Posted by: BedStuyGal at November 2, 2009 9:27 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

It doesn't look like this proposal includes the Alhambra Apartments or the old Girls' High School on Nostrand. Are they already landmarked?

Posted by: babs at November 3, 2009 10:24 AM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Yes they are babs along with Boys High

Posted by: Amzi Hill at November 3, 2009 11:58 AM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

Super -- thanks!

Posted by: babs at November 3, 2009 12:04 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

These are the Bedford Stuyvesant Historic Districts: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=104137522593583797349.0004761194952b7c73b25

Posted by: Amzi Hill at November 3, 2009 3:07 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy