The Landmarks Preservation Commission recently approved a project that includes construction of a 7-story office building directly adjacent to the Merchant’s
Construction on the Merchant’s House Museum. Villager file phototo get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!
Merchant’s House was built in 1832 and, notwithstanding its reliance upon early-19th century construction methods, has managed to survive and, to this day, remains largely in its original, pristine condition. It still has its original historic plaster walls and ceilings, flooring, and furnishings, and stands as an authentic tableau of New York City life in the mid-19th century.
The Commission approved the developer’s plan despite the fact that three nationally recognized engineering firms unanimously concluded that the particular method of excavation that the developer seeks to deploy would cause Merchant’s House to sustain massive and potentially catastrophic damage. Several Commissioners agreed with this assessment, leading one to concede: “I know from my experience that if you put piles in, and you have a plaster building next to it, it’s going to crack. No doubt.
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