A new façade has been proposed for The Hungarian Pastry Shop, a long-standing bakery located at 1030 Amsterdam Avenue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. The proposal was submitted for review at the Landmarks Preservation Commission‘s public hearing that took place on December 19.
The renovation plans are respectful to the shop’s heritage. The proposal suggests replacing the old vinyl, which was installed in 1978, with a more durable tile façade. Notably, it retains the original motif of two individuals kissing, but refreshes it with a modern perspective.
Proposed new exterior of 1030 Amsterdam Avenue, via nyc.gov
The Hungarian Pastry shop was originally opened in 1976, and has been owned by the same Greek family since opening. Located steps from Columbia University‘s campus, the new tile façade cements the hope of a long future in Morningside Heights.
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thank God for the care, intelligence, and respect that went into this decision.
If everything that needed renovation, renewal, or repositioning was given that remarkable attention, the old days would be resurrected.
Please allow them to renovate this building.
The Chagallesque murals are not my favorite sort of artwork.
It’s been a long time but it still exists until now, show that it is popular. And new façade come on! Thanks.
I can’t help but wonder how much the pastry shop had to spend on consultants and architects just to get approval for making a very minor update to their storefront. It seems ridiculous that something as simple and small as a storefront update had to go to LPC for discretionary approvals. I wouldn’t be surprised if the cost of getting this approval is more than the cost of the actual remodel work.
whew ok nice we dodged one there — was the chagallesque muralist hungarian i hope?