Public Design Commission Annual Report

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

8453

Reconstruction of Pershing Square West Plaza, Park Avenue between East 41st Street and East 42nd Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

DDC

DOT

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

9078

Restoration of the 96th Street Branch Library, 112 East 96th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

DDC

NYPL

Public

Architecture

Restoration

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

9330

Reconstruction of an administrative building and western tennis courts, including construction of a spectator deck, and adjacent site work as part of the United States Tennis Association's Billie Jean King National Tennis Center strategic vision plan, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Queens

DPR

Public and Private

Architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

10470

Construction of an aeration building and adjacent site work, Phase I, 47th Street and Newtown Creek, Maspeth, Queens

Queens

DEP

Public

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

10873

Construction of Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-08 Northern Boulevard, Alley Pond Park, Queens

Queens

DPR

Public

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

10966

Installation of artworks by Pablo Helguera, Far Rockaway Community Library, 16-37 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, Queens

Queens

DCLA%

DDC/QL

Public

Artwork

Installation of specific elements

Approved with conditions

2

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

11476

Construction of an adult fitness area and a basketball court, Bronx Park, Bronx River Parkway, Boston Road and Sagamore Street, Bronx

Bronx

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

12560

Reconstruction of Riverside Park South, Phase I, including the construction of a shade structure, west of Route 9A between West 62nd Street and West 70th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

15065

Reconstruction of an embankment, Hillview Reservoir, Hillview Avenue between Aqueduct Avenue and Harding Avenue, Yonkers, Westchester County

Upstate

DEP

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

16662

Construction of the Clearview Pumping Station, Clearview Expressway exit ramp, Roe Place and the Cross Island Parkway service road, Queens

Queens

DEP

Public

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

16770

Installation of flood barriers, Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, 355 Food Center Drive, Bronx

Bronx

NYCEM

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

16771

Installation of flood barriers, Hunts Point Water Pollution Control Plant, East River near Halleck Road and Ryawa Avenue, Bronx

Bronx

NYCEM

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

16814

Installation of a prototypical newsstand, 22-15 31st Street, southeast corner of 31st Street and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria, Queens

Queens

DCA

DOT

Private

Newsstand

Installation of specific elements

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

16934

Reconstruction of an entrance, Bushwick Communicare Health Center, 335 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DDC

Public

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

16950

Construction of a hotel, restoration and adaptive reuse of historic structures, and related site work as Phase II of the construction of a mixed-use development (Lighthouse Point), 5 Bay Street, Staten Island

Staten Island

EDC

Public and Private

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17017

Installation of interim flood protection measures, 44-36 Vernon Boulevard, 5-40 44th Drive, Long Island City, Queens

Queens

NYCEM

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17066

Installation of interim flood protection measures, Mason Avenue Pumping Station, 494 Mason Avenue, Staten Island

Staten Island

NYCEM

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17165

Installation of a plaque, Sheldon Avenue Bluebelt, Sweet Brook watershed, Staten Island

Staten Island

DDC

DEP

Public

Signage

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17181

Reconstruction of Callahan-Kelly Park, Broadway Junction, Van Sinderen Avenue, Truxton Street, Eastern Parkway, and Fulton Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

DOT

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved with conditions

2

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17227

Reconstruction of a playground, Success Academy Charter School, P.S. 175, 175 West 134th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

DOE

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

2

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17256

Construction of an electrical building and adjacent site work, Oakwood Beach Water Pollution Control Plant, 751 Mill Road, Staten Island

Staten Island

DEP

Public

Architecture

Construction

Approved

3

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17278

Construction of a covered artificial turf field and comfort station (FC Harlem), adjacent to the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant and Riverbank State Park, West 145th Street and the Henry Hudson Parkway, Manhattan

Manhattan

DEP

Public

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17291

Installation of signage, Croton Water Treatment Plant, Mosholu Golf Course, Van Cortlandt Park, 3701 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

Bronx

DEP

DPR/DDC

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17301

Reconstruction of an education center, Queens Zoo, 55-51 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, Queens

Queens

DPR

Public

Architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17323

Construction of a broadcasting facility, United States Tennis Association's Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, Queens

Queens

DPR

Private

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17341

Construction of a utility shed, Glendale Yard, 69-46 Sybilla Street, Forest Hills, Queens

Queens

DOT

Public

Architecture

Construction

Approved with conditions

2

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17342

Installation of a stair and railing, 120 North 6th Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DOT

Public and Private

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17344

Installation of a long range charging mast and two electrical equipment enclosures as a pilot of an electric bus program ("All Electric Bus"), Williamsburg Bridge Plaza, Havemeyer Street, Broadway, and Roebling Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DOT

NYCT

Public

Street furniture

Installation of specific elements

Approved with conditions

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17451

Renovation of a recreation center, St. Mary's Park, St. Anne's Avenue between East 145th Street and East 144th Street, Bronx

Bronx

DPR

Public

Architecture

Renovation

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17452

Installation of a pre-fabricated storage building, Prospect Park, Prospect Park West between Sixth Street and Eighth Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

PPA

Public

Architecture

Installation of specific elements

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17453

Reconstruction of a picnic area, Prospect Park Picnic House, Prospect Park West and Fifth Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

PPA

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17454

Reconstruction of the picnic areas and adjacent site work, Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park West between 9th Street and 11th Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

PPA

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17455

Construction of a dog run, Parade Ground, Prospect Park, Caton Avenue and Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

PPA

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17456

Reconstruction of baseball fields 4 and 5 and adjacent site work, the Long Meadow and the Upper Pool, Prospect Park West and Prospect Park Southwest, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

PPA

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17457

Installation of a rooftop exhaust fan, Essex Street Market, 120 Essex Street at Delancey Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

EDC

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17458

Reconstruction of the New York City Police Substation (formerly Times Square Sweep-up Booth, formerly Times Square Information Booth), Broadway and 43rd Street, 43rd Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan

NYPD

Public

Architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17459

108 Leonard Street, Leonard Street between Lafayette and Broadway, Distinctive Lighting

Manhattan

DOT

Public and Private

Distinctive lighting

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17460

Construction of a mixed-use commercial and residential tower, and adjacent site work, 495 11th Avenue, 11th Avenue between 39th Street and 40th street, Manhattan

Manhattan

EDC

Private

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17461

Construction of a reading garden, installation of HVAC equipment, and adjacent site work, Richmond Hill Community Library, 118-14 Hillside Avenue, Richmond Hill, Queens

Queens

QPL

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17462

Construction of a warehouse building and locker room building, Pier C, Brooklyn Navy Yard Industrial Park, 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

EDC

Private

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17463

Installation of a distinctive sidewalk, Inter-Continental Hotel- The Barclay New York, 111 East 48th Street, between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan

DOT

Private

Distinctive sidewalk

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17464

Installation of electrical equipment, fencing, security booth, and turnstile enclosure to accommodate citywide ferry service, Dock 72, Market Street between 6th Street and Assembly Road, Brooklyn Navy Yard Industrial Park, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

BNYDC

Private

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17465

Installation of green infrastructure including a bioswale, Carroll Park, President Street, Smith Street, Carroll Street, and Court Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DEP

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17466

Installation of photocells on pedestrian light poles citywide

Citywide

DOT

Public

Distinctive lighting

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17467

Installation of windows and a curtain wall, 111 Precinct, 45-06 21 5th Street, Bayside, Queens

Queens

DDC

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17469

Installation of an artwork by Siah Armajani, North Shore Esplanade, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and former U.S. Coast Guard Light House Depot, Staten Island

Staten Island

DCLA%

DOT

Public

Artwork

Installation of specific elements

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17470

Construction of a parking garage, Sands Street between Navy Street, Third Street, and Chauncey Avenue, Brooklyn Navy Yard Industrial Park, 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

BNYDC

Public and Private

Architecture

Construction

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17471

Update to the design of a master plan for the reconstruction of Sherman Creek Park, including the construction of a boat storage building, outdoor pavilion, and adjacent site work, Tenth Avenue, Harlem River Drive, Academy Street, and Sherman Creek, Manhattan

Manhattan

DPR

NYRP/ROWNY

Public

Landscape architecture

Design

Commented

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17472

Construction of the Edenwald YMCA facility and adjacent site work, Christopher School Facility, 1250 East 229th Street at Schieffelin Place, Bronx

Bronx

EDC

ACS

Public and Private

Architecture

Construction

Approved

1

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000

17473

Installation of a prototypical newsstand, 617 Pacific Street, southwest corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DCA

DOT

Private

Newsstand

Installation of specific elements

Approved with conditions

1