The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is reviewing a proposal for the residential conversion and expansion of the historic Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by SomeraRoad, the project calls for rooftop additions, courtyard infill, new window openings, and other exterior alterations as part of the landmarked building’s conversion. The property is bounded by Montague, Remsen, and Hicks Streets.
98 Montague Street, via LPC proposal.
The proposal would remove several non-historic rooftop additions and replace them with a new set-back rooftop enlargement clad in limestone. Plans also include infill within existing courtyards, the installation of new windows, and modifications to rooftop mechanical equipment. Presentation materials submitted to LPC include visibility studies from numerous vantage points throughout Brooklyn Heights, along with mock-up images intended to demonstrate the limited visual impact of the rooftop addition on the historic district.
Current and proposed conditions at 98 Montague Street, via LPC proposal.
Originally completed in 1909 and designed by Frank Helmle, the Bossert Hotel is among Brooklyn Heights’ most recognizable landmark buildings. The LPC presentation traces the property’s architectural evolution through historic photographs documenting its original construction, subsequent expansion, and the addition of the renowned Marine Roof restaurant.
A residential unit count was not specified in the proposal.
Current and proposed conditions at 98 Montague Street, via LPC proposal.
Transit nearby 98 Montague Street includes the Court Street station, served by the R train, the Borough Hall station, served by the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains, and the Clark Street station, served by the 2 and 3 trains.
The LPC reviewed the proposal at its June 23 public hearing. According to the hearing notes, no action was taken on the application at that time, leaving the proposal pending future consideration.
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A most beautiful historic building with an appropriate addition and happy reuse. Great job.
Excellent. Actually enhances the original design of this building compared to how it looks now. No-brainer.
It has been a long wait for this since the Jehovah’s Witnesses sold the Bossert back in 2012.
Did rod the Jehovah Witness get the money to buy all that Prime Property downtown Brooklyn. The Jehovah Witness did nothing for the community. The u took the money and ran.
Did rod the Jehovah Witness get the money to buy all that Prime Property downtown Brooklyn. The Jehovah Witness did nothing for the community. The u took the money and ran.
and……they didnt pay taxes on the BILLIONS in capital gains and transfer taxes. I am not sure the exact numbers or the details.. full disclosure..
But I think they got away with it as a “religious institution” – even though they are supposed to pay some taxes or a payment in lieu of taxes, DeBlasio waived it (yup, him again) costing the City hundreds of millions in revenue.