HAMLIN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT A Preservation Case-Study in Buffalo, NY April 25th, 2014 State Preservation Conference Rochester, NY
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Learning Objectives At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1) Participants will be able to judge whether proposed work in a rehabilitation project will meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 2) Participants will be able to apply creative design solutions that both allow for adaptive reuse of a historic building and meet the Secretary of the Interior s Standards for Rehabilitation. 3) When planning a rehab project, participants will be able to identify and avoid common design proposals that jeopardize tax credit eligibility. 4) Participants will be able to plan a rehabilitation project that utilizes the state and federal historic tax credit programs without causing unnecessary delays and expenses.
Local, State, and National Historic Districts: How and Why They Are Used Hamlin Park: Buffalo s First Subdivision Design Standards in Local and National Register Districts Using HTCs Q&A
Local, State, and National Historic Districts: How and Why They Are Used Hamlin Park: Buffalo s First Subdivision Design Standards in Local and National Register Districts Using HTCs Q&A
Why are Historic Districts Important? http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/10/realestate/ 10havens.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Charleston s Old and Historic Buildings District (1936) Local Historic District, Charleston, SC http://www.trekexchange.com/images/no_french_qtr.jpg The French Quarter (1937) Local Historic District, New Orleans, LA
Creation of the National Register http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/penn_2163723600_1bb4d3f9c6_o.jpg http://www.nyc-architecture.com/gon/28penn.falkxl.jpg http://www.ipernity.com/doc/davidtorke/22372953//in/album/428439 http://www.hotbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/image-thumb3.png
High Style Historic Districts http://buffaloah.com/a/del/888/source/32.html http://buffaloah.com/a/lin/56/ext/56.html https://buffalostreets.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/471b.jpg
Importance of Vernacular Architecture
Engaging the Community http://ranhdi.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/cropped-randhibanner_web.jpg https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=609578325797068&set=t.1328670080&type=1&theater
Types of Historic District Listings Jennifer Walkowsky, (September 2009), Multiple Property Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places: Historic Resources of the Nydraulics/Larkin Neighborhood.
Application Submission Timeline Preliminary discussions with community stakeholders and SHPO Secure Funding Select a consultant/proje ct team Complete district Creating a Historic District Formal NR Submission for next hearing NR Review Board Hearing Entered into National Register if passes hearing. Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Local, State, and National Historic Districts: How and Why They Are Used Hamlin Park: Buffalo s First Subdivision Design Standards in Local and National Register Districts Qualifying your rehab work for HTCs Q&A
Establishing the District Boundaries
Hamlin Park in the 19 th Century
Development in Northern Hamlin Park
The Builders of Hamlin Park
Hamlin Park Before World War II
Hamlin Park After World War II
The Model Cities Program: 1968-1975
The Importance of Historic Integrity
The Importance of Historic Integrity
Local, State, and National Historic Districts: How and Why They Are Used Hamlin Park: Buffalo s First Subdivision Design Standards in Local and National Register Districts Using HTCs Q&A
Local, State, and National Designations
Contributing and Non-Contributing
Common Design Questions: The Roof
Common Design Questions: Windows
Common Design Questions: Exterior Cladding
Common Design Questions: Replicating Missing Features
Common Design Questions: Interior Remodeling
Local, State, and National Historic Districts: How and Why They Are Used Hamlin Park: Buffalo s First Subdivision Design Standards in Local and National Register Districts Using HTCs Q&A
NY State Homeowner Tax Credit Program 20% State Tax Credit up to $50,000 or $100,000 for married joint filers Owner-Occupied properties listed individually or in a district AND located in QCT Project costs must exceed $5,000, 5% on exterior 2 Year ownership requirement SHPO approval before work begins
Combining Homeowner & Commercial Tax Credit Programs Owner-Occupied Rental Properties (Doubles, Triples, Etc.) Both Federal & State Credits 20% State Homeowner Credit for personal unit 20% Federal & 20% State Commercial Credit for rental units
Combining Homeowner & Commercial Tax Credit Programs State Homeowner Credit 20% Credit Owner-Occupied properties listed individually or in a district AND located in QCT Project costs must exceed $5,000, 5% on exterior SHPO approval before work begins 2 Year ownership requirement Commercial Credit 20% Credit (Federal & State) Commercial Properties (including rentals) listed individually or in a district. State credit located in a QCT Project costs must exceed adjusted basis of building SHPO & NPS approval (Parts 1, 2, & 3) 5 Year ownership requirement
Combining Homeowner & Commercial Tax Credit Programs Calculating your Credits Based on project costs Commercial credits: costs associated with business use portion of property Homeowner credits: costs associated with owner s unit Credits are allocated based on a square footage percentage
EXAMPLE HOMEOWNER M. P. Owner-occupied Double located in Hamlin Park, Buffalo (National Register District & QCT) Each unit has same square footage (50/50) SHPO Approved work in advance Project costs $20,000 5% is on exterior Costs exceed basis
EXAMPLE Calculating the Credits Step 1: allocate costs to each unit type $20,000 x 50% = $10,000 Step 2: Calculate Credits for each unit type & credit type Homeowner credit: $10,000 x 20% = $2,000 State Commercial credit: $10,000 x 20% = $2,000 Federal Commercial credit: $10,000 x 20% = $2,000 TOTAL CREDITS = $6,000
Local, State, and National Historic Districts: How and Why They Are Used Hamlin Park: Buffalo s First Subdivision Design Standards in Local and National Register Districts Using HTCs Q&A
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This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Course Contact: Linda B. Hewitt, Hon. AIANYS lbhewitt@aiaroc.org
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