Supporting the rehabilitation of three late-nineteenth-century tenement buildings by a social services nonprofit.
EDR provided historic preservation consulting services to support the rehabilitation of three tenement buildings constructed in 1891 and listed in the State/National Register of Historic Places. The project will provide 33 units of safe, affordable housing with updated building mechanicals, new interior finishes, and enhanced life safety systems. Due to the buildings’ historic designations, the project required consultation with the New York State Historic Preservation Office.
EDR advised the design team on proposed changes to ensure the project meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties while allowing for modern amenities and life safety measures. To facilitate consultation with the New York State Historic Preservation Office, EDR drafted a formal consultation letter for each building, including a historic context statement, an evaluation of architectural and historic significance, a description of current conditions, a description of proposed changes, and supporting documentation.