Horatio Street between Washington and Greenwich Streets
Greenwich Village Historic District
LPC Designation Report: Available as PDF.
Application is to restore the front facade, remove the existing storefront, replace the existing floor joists, roof, and rebuild the rear facade, construct a rooftop addition, excavate the cellar and rear yard, to the rear lot line.
PDF Presentation Links:
Community Board Presentation of 6/11/2026
LPC Presentation of 8/4/2026
UPCOMING HEARING/MEETING(S):
LPC Public Hearing – TBD
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PAST HEARING/MEETING DATES and DECISIONS
LPC Public Meeting – August 4th, 2026
NO ACTION: The Commissioners were split on the appropriateness of the proposed alterations to the front elevation, focusing on the removal of the storefront and its replacement with new fenestration to give the building a more uniform residential appearance. Several of the Commissioners recommended that the applicant study options for the retention of the storefront, albeit with some flexibility on the final design details to allow for the preservation of the mixed-use character of the building that had existed for over a century. In addition, the Commissioners stated that the proposed design for the front elevation warranted further study, as it appeared too bland / lacking the character of the other buildings on the block.
The Commissioners agreed that the proposed alterations to the rear elevation, rooftop addition, and excavation (provided that the excavation work was carefully monitored and setback from adjacent properties) were appropriate.
LPC staff summarized the Commission’s comments noting that the majority expressed some support for going in a residential direction for the front elevation, but that the applicant should study options for the first floor including working with staff on a design that potentially provided for an echo of the storefront design.
Community Board 2 Meeting – June 11th, 2026
CB resolution recommended:
A. Approval of converting the ground floor to a residential entry with windows, restoration of the
upper floor providing that the low height doorway and small repetitive identical windows are modified
to improve the overall appearance and to better enhance the width and height of the front façade with
possible variations in window heights, and the addition of a cornice above the first floor; and
B. Denial of the lighting fixture and the iron work and that they be in the style and design suitable to
the period; and
C. Approval of the bluestone sidewalk and the enlargement of the tree pit; and
D. Approval of the masonry reconstruction of the rear facade, the upper floor punched windows and
the cornice; and
E. Denial of the rear façade windows at the basement, parlor, and second floor levels and that there be
a clear separation between the parlor and second floor level, and other elements to break up the
overwhelming three-story window appearance; and
F. Approval of the bulkhead if it is reduced in bulk to the maximum extent possible including that the
ceiling height is minimal according to code; and
G. Approval of the patio provided that the excavation leaves a minimum 5’-0” buffer at the rear
property line; and
H. Approval for the excavation provided that diligent care is taken to ensure the integrity of the
property and the adjacent properties, and that all applicable regulations are followed.
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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