The document describes proposed work to replace windows and doors at 237 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. It seeks approval to remove security gates and replace windows and doors to comply with landmark regulations. Specifically, it will replace six windows on the Dekalb Ave facade with historic double hung windows, remove rolling security gates at the storefront, and install new historic entry doors and transoms at the residential and storefront entries. The original storefront construction will remain unchanged.

1. Descriptive Materials Attachment to NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission May 2014
Property Location: 237 DEKALB AVE., BROOKLYN
BLOCK: 2092 LOT: 69
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Designated Property: 237 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 11205
Cross street(s): Clermont Avenue, Vanderbilt Avenue
Block: 2092
Lot: 69
Zoning: S2-RESIDENCE-MULTI-U
Community Board: 302
Description of Work: Replace Windows @ Dekalb Ave Façade; Remove Existing Roll Down
Security Gates @ Storefront; Install New Entry Doors & Transom @
Existing Residential Entry and Existing Storefront Entry
Existing Dekalb Avenue Elevation

2. Descriptive Materials Attachment to NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission May 2014
Property Location: 237 DEKALB AVE., BROOKLYN
BLOCK: 2092 LOT: 69
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Building in Context

3. Descriptive Materials Attachment to NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission May 2014
Property Location: 237 DEKALB AVE., BROOKLYN
BLOCK: 2092 LOT: 69
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The owner is seeking to remove the following active Landmark violations:
V 022704LANDMK04-0573: non LPC historic compliant windows
V 022704LANDMK04-0574
V 020586LANDMRKVIOL: non LPC compliant rolling gates
V 020586LANDMK86-0357
Window Replacement
Photo of Six Existing Windows to be replaced
Below is an image similar to the 2/2 double hung replacement window to be installed.
Historic Double Hung Window with 2/2 Muntins

4. Descriptive Materials Attachment to NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission May 2014
Property Location: 237 DEKALB AVE., BROOKLYN
BLOCK: 2092 LOT: 69
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Replacement Window Notes:
1. All replacement windows at street facade are to be double hung with 2/2 muntins.
2. There will be NO CHANGES made to the original window openings, size or dimensions.
3. All replacement windows at street façade are to be black or dark colored (brown, bronze, dark
grey or dark hunter green), including sashes, muntins, meeting rails, moldings, trim, insect
screens and sill.
Security Gate Removal and Door Replacement
Street Level Photo
Existing Door
to be replaced
Existing Rolling
Gate, Housing and
Rails to be removed
Existing Rolling Gate,
Housing and Rails to
be removed
Existing Door
to be replaced

5. Descriptive Materials Attachment to NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission May 2014
Property Location: 237 DEKALB AVE., BROOKLYN
BLOCK: 2092 LOT: 69
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Items to be Removed and/or Replaced at Storefront and Entry as follows:
1. Residential Entry Door to be replaced with historic door and transom
2. Storefront Rolling Gate and header to be removed
3. Storefront Door Gate to be removed
4. Store front Entry Door to be removed and replaced with historic door and transom
Notes:
1. The original existing storefront construction consisting of glazing, mullions, trim work and panels
are to remain and be painted black or a dark color to match new historic replacement doors,
transom and trim.
2. There will be NO CHANGES made to the existing openings at the street level.
3. Replacement doors with transom will be similar to the one shown in the photo below:
Historic Replacement Door with Transom
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6. Descriptive Materials Attachment to NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission May 2014
Property Location: 237 DEKALB AVE., BROOKLYN
BLOCK: 2092 LOT: 69
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Original Existing Store Front Construction to Remain