Leonard Street Lofts and Penthouse
A typical limestone-front 19th century factory building outside of the historic district was found to be eligible by a fraction of an inch for an unusual interpretation of zoning rules, extending a higher development potential to the entire site. This yielded a substantial 2-level penthouse, much more than the expected volume, with massing reminiscent of the wedding cake silhouettes of later apartment houses.
Project Architect: Isa Dello Strologo
Department of Buildings Liaison: Janice Pittman
A typical limestone-front 19th century factory building outside of the historic district was found to be eligible by a fraction of an inch for an unusual interpretation of zoning rules, extending a higher development potential to the entire site. This yielded a substantial 2-level penthouse, much more than the expected volume, with massing reminiscent of the wedding cake silhouettes of later apartment houses.
