New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission approves Hidrock Properties’ renovation plans of Pavilion Theater Building in Park Slope

New York, NY On October 20th, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved Hidrock Properties’ plans for Pavilion on the Park, a repurposing of the Pavilion Theater building and adjacent lot located on Bartel Pritchard Square, one of the main entry portals into Prospect Park and Park Slope. Finding that the project conforms to the design and preservation standards of the Park Slope Historic District, the Commission awarded it a Certificate of Appropriateness. The approval by the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) was the culmination of a rigorous process during which Hidrock’s design architect Morris Adjmi and historic buildings preservation consultants Higgins Quasebarth & Partners worked closely with LPC staff, local elected officials, Brooklyn’s Community Board 6 and other community groups in order to present a harmonious vision that respects the character of the Park Slope Historic District. The final plan directly and significantly addresses virtually every design issue raised by Community Board 6, Councilmember Lander and the LPC itself. A key component of the redevelopment project was the developer’s decision to maintain a movie theater in the building (188-190 Prospect Park West), originally built in 1928 as a movie theater. The Hidrock team received valuable guidance from NYC Councilmember Brad Lander, who affirmed that preserving a movie theater was a high priority for the community. The balance of the six-story building will feature 24 family-sized condominiums. Following the Certificate of Appropriateness granted on October 20th by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the project now enters the final phase of the government approval process that entails a review by the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals. The Hidrock team will continue to work with Councilmember Lander, Community Board 6 and other civic organizations as Pavilion on the Park upholds the tradition of providing a movie theater at this location for area residents and visitors to enjoy for years to come. Pending approval, construction is expected to commence in the fall of 2016 and to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018.