THE CITY RECORD. OFFICIAL JOURNAL. (ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER, POST OFFICE AT NEW YORK CITY.)
Wm. XXX. NEW YORK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 19oz. NUMBER 8,979.
COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND OF THE I would recommend the approval of this lease upon the terms proposed by the Commissioner of Docks and Ferries. CITY OF NEW YORK. November 3, 1902. EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer, Department of Finance.
Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a Meeting held in the Gov- In connection therewith the Comptroller offerd the following preamble and ernor's Room, City Hall, at 2.3o o'clock, p. m., on Wednesday, November 5, 1902. resolution: Whereas, Section 826 of the Greater New York Charter provides that the Com- missioner of Docks shall have power and is authorized to lease in the name of and Present—Seth Low, Mayor; Edward M. Grout, Comptroller; Elgin R. L. Gould, for the benefit of The City of New York, in the manner provided by law, the Chamberlain; Charles V. Fornes, President, Board of Aldermen, and Herbert Par- franchise of any ferry or ferries belonging to said City for the highest marketable sons, Chairman Finance Committee, Board of Aldermen. price or rental, at public auction or by sealed bids, and always after public advertise- ment and apprasial under the direction of said Commissioner, but not for a term The following communication was received from the Department of Docks and longer than twenty-five years, nor for a renewal for a longer term than ten years; Ferries, relative to a lease to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad and Company, of the franchise for a ferry from the foot of West Forty-second street, in Whereas, It is further provided in said section that whenever it may be deter- The City of New York, to Weehawken, New Jersey: mined by the unanimous vote of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Docks, that the interests o,f the City will NEW YORK, October 17, 1902. not be best promoted by leasing the franchise of a ferry in the manner in said sec- N. TAYLOR PHILLIPS, Esq., Secretary to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund: tion thereinbefore directed, it shall be lawful for said Commissioner of Docks and SIR—I beg to state that I have agreed, subject to the approval by the Commissioners said Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, by resolutions adopted by such unanimous of the Sinking Fund, to lease to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, the franchise for a ferry from the foot of West Forty-second street, in votes, to lease such franchises by private agreement for terms not exceeding twenty- The City of New York, to Weehawken, New Jersey, together with the wharf prop- five years and under such conditions as, in their judgment, will best protect and erty belonging to the City, assigned to be used in connection with said ferry, upon further the interests of the City and the traveling public; and the following terms and conditions: Whereas, Under date of October 17, 1902, the Commissioner of Docks has First. The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company to sur- render all its right, title and interest in and to its present franchise and right to recommended that the interests of the City will not be best promoted by leasing the operate a ferry from the foot of West Forty-second street, in The City of New franchise of the ferry from the foot of West Forty-second street, in The City of New York, to Weehawken, New Jersey. York, over and across the waters of the Hudson or North River, to Weehawken, Second. (a) The City to lease to the New York Central and Hudson River New Jersey, together with the wharf property belonging to the City assigned to be Railroad Company the bulkhead extending from the southerly side of West Forty- used in connection with and for the purposes of said ferry, at public auction or by second street, northerly a distance of about loo feet, together with the land under water in front thereof, amounting to about 22,630 square feet, to be used in con- sealed bids, and after public advertisement and appraisal, under the direction of said nection with and for the purposes of said ferry, together with the new made land Commissioner of Docks; now therefore be it extending inshore from said bulkhead a distance of 5o feet, for a term of ten years Resolved, That pursuant to the provisions of section 826 of the Greater New from May I, 1902, with the privilege of a renewal term of ten years; the rental for York Charter, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, by unanimous vote, deter- the first term of ten years to be five (5) per cent. of the gross receipts, but not less than $12,100 per annum, and the rental for the renewal term to be five (5) per cent. mine that the interests of The City of New York will not be best promoted by of the gross receipts, but not less than the rate to be fixed at the expiration of the leasing the franchise o,f the hereinbefore mentioned ferry at public auction, as pro- first term of ten years by arbitration, and in no case to be less than $13,20o per vided in section 826 of the Greater New York Charter; and it is further annum. Resolved, That, pursuant to the provisions of section 826 of the Greater New Second. (b) The City to also lease to the company roo feet of bulkhead next northerly of the northerly line of West Forty-second street, for the purpose of a York Charter, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, by unanimous vote, hereby second ferry rack, together with the land under water in front thereof, to be used approve of and authorize a lease to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad in connection with and for the purposes of said ferry, amounting to about 22,63o Company of a franchise to operate a ferry from the foot of West Forty-second square feet, together with the new made land extending inshore from said bulkhead street, in The City of New York, over and across the waters of the Hudson or a distance of about 5o feet, for a term commencing when the said Too feet of bulk- head wall shall be completed and said property taken possession of by the New York North river, to Weehawken, New Jersey, together with the wharf property Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, and to terminate on May 1, 1912, with belonging to the City assigned to be used in connection with said ferry, upon the the privilege of a renewal for a further term of ten years; the rental for the first term tollowing terms and conditions: of ten years to be $6,050 per annum and the rental for the second term to be fixed at the expiration of the first term of ten years by arbitration, but in no case to be I. The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company to surrender less than $6,600. all its right, title and interest in and to its present franchise and right to operate a Third. The right to run a ferry from the foot of West Forty-second street, in terry from the foot of West Forty-second street, in The City of New York, The City of New York to Weehawken, N. J. to, Fourth. Payments to be made quarter yearly in advance; when five (5) per cent. ‘Veehawken, New Jersey. of the gross receipts from the ferry shall exceed the sum paid as rent for that year, such excess shall be added to the sum due for rent on the next quarter. 2. (a). The City to lease to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Fifth. Statement of receipts duly verified, to be made to the Commissioner of Company, the bulkhead extending from the southerly side of West Forty-second Docks on a date to be fixed. street, northerly a distance of about roo feet, together with the land under water in Sixth. The lessee to build and maintain all ferry structures and fixtures, etc. front thereof, amounting to about 22,636 square feet, to be used in connection with Seventh. The lessee to keep the wharf property dredged, leaving ro feet at mean low water. and for the purposes of said ferry, together with the new made land extending inshore Eighth. The lessee to maintain the wharf property in good repair, and in case of from said bulkhead a distance of so feet, for a term of ten years from May r, 1902, damage, to restore same. with the privilege of a renewal term of ten years; the rental for the first term of ten Ninth. The lessee to be responsible for all damage to any person or persons on years to be five (5) per cent. of the gross receipts, but not less than $12,100 per the property. Tenth. The lessee to maintain ferry houses and steam ferry boats for the trans- annum, and the rental for the renewal term to be five (5) per cent. of the gross re- portation of passengers, carriages, wagons, goods and merchandise, etc., to keep the ceipts, but not less than the rate to be fixed at the expiration of the first term of ten ferry boats in good repair and to furnish proper implements, tackles and necessaries, years by arbitration, and in no case to be less than $13,2oo per annum. and to provide suitable gates. Eleventh. The capacity, safety and comfort of the boats, and the number of daily (b) The City to also lease to the company too feet of bulkhead next northerly trips to be made shall be such as the Commissioner of Docks from time to time may prescribe, and if at any time the Commissioner of Docks or the person or persons of the northerly line of West Forty-second street, for the purpose of a second ferry then performing the duties now exercised by the Commissioner of Docks, shall be rack, together with the land under water in front thereof, to be used in connection of the opinion that the boat or boats furnished by the lessee, or that the number of with and for the purposes of said ferry, amounting to about 22,63o square feet, to- trips do not conform to the public recuirements, he may direct and the lessee shall gether with the new made land extending inshore from said bulkhead a distance of make such improvements, construct such new boat or boats, or increase the number about so feet, for a term commencing when the said roo feet of bulkhead wall shall of trips as in his opinion the service demands. Twelfth. Boats to be provided with fire pumps and hose and to attend at fires be completed and said property taken possession of by the New York Central and when required, the City to pay the sum of $2o, for each and every hour the boat is Hudson River Railroad Company, and to terminate on May r, 1912, with the privilege so engaged. of a renewal for a further term of ten years; the rental for the first term of ten years Thirteenth. The lessee to comply with all laws and ordinances now in force or to be $6,050 per annum and the rental for the second term to be fixed at the expira- hereafter to be made. Fourteenth. Rates not to exceed those now in force on the present ferry, tion of the first term of ten years by arbitration, but in no case to be less than $6,600. schedule of which is attached to the lease. Fifteenth. At the expiration of the lease the lessee may, and upon demand of the 3. The right to run a ferry from the foot of West Forty-second street, in The City shall, at the cost and expense of the lessee, forthwith remove the buildings, racks, City of New York, to Weehawken, N. J. etc., from the wharf property owned by the City, so that there shall be from the bulk- head out, at least ro feet of water at mean low water. 4. Payments to be made quarter yearly in advance; when five (5) per cent. of Sixteenth. The lessee not to assign or sublet without the consent of the Com- the gross receipts from the ferry shall exceed the sum paid as rent for that year, missioner of Docks. Seventeenth. The lease not to interfere with any previous grants or right to such excess shall be added to the sum due for rent on the next quarter. grant future ferries. Eighteenth. For non-payment of rent the City may re-enter and lease cease. 5. Statement of receipts duly verified, to be made to the Commissioner of Docks The Company now pay at the rate of $1t,000 per annum. Under the proposed on a date to be fixed. lease they will pay for practically the same property, $12,100, per annum, an increase of ten (xi) per cent., and at the expiration of the lease will remove the structures, if 6. The lessee to build and maintain all ferry structures and fixtures, etc. so ordered, without any claim or compensation therefor. I am of the opinion that the interest of the City will not be best promoted by 7. The lessee to keep the wharf property dredged, leaving to feet at mean low leasing the franchise of the ferry by public auction after advertisement and appraisal, water. in the manner first directed in section 826 of the Greater New York Charter, and therefore recommend the adoption by unanimous vote of the Commissioners of the 8. The lessee to maintain the wharf property in good repair and in case of Sinking Fund of a resolution authorizing the leasing of said franchise and property at the foot of West Forty-second street, to the New York Central and Hudson River damage, to restore same. Railroad Company by private agreement, upon terms and conditions above stated. The lessee to be responsible for all damage to any person or persons on the Yours respectfully, 9. McDOUGALL HAWKES, Commissioner. property. •7824 THE CITY RECORD. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1902.
The lessee to maintain ferry houses and steam ferryboats for the transporta- said South street, and distant 40o feet northerly therefrom; thence easterly along tion of passengers, carriages, wagons, goods and merchandise, etc., to keep the said parallel line to the pierhead line established by the Secretary of War in 1::9: ferryboats in good repair and to furnish proper implements, tackles and necessaries, thence southerly along said pierhead line to the intersection of the easterly prolonga- tion of the centre line of said South street; thence westerly along said prolongation and to provide suitable gates. of the centre line of South street to the point or -,lace of beginning. All of which is shown on the map accompanying and submitted herewith in dupli- if. The capacity, safety and comfort of the boats, and the number of daily cate. trips to be made shall be such as the Commissioner of Docks from time to time Respectfully, may prescribe, and if at any time the Commissioner of Docks or the person or per- McDOUGALL HAWKES, Commissioner. sons then performing the duties now exercised by the Commissioner of Docks, shall In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report of the be of the opinion that the boat or boats furnished by the lessee, or that the number Engineer of the Department of Finance and offered the following resolutions: of trips do not conform to the public requirements, he may direct and the lessee shall make such improvements, construct such new boat or boats, or increase the October 27, 1902. Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT. Comptroller: number of trips as in his opinion the service demands. SIR—Hon. McDougall Hawkes, Commissioner of Docks and Ferries, in a com- 12. Boats to be provided with fire pumps and hose and to attend at fires when munication dated October 23, 1902, to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, sub- mits for their approval three maps or plans for the improvement of the water required, the City to pay the sum of $2o for each and every hour the boat is so front, in the Borough of Richmond, as follows: engaged. First--At the foot of Vanderbilt avenue, Clifton: A strip too feet in width, ex- 13. The lessee to comply with all laws and ordinances now in force or here- tending from the present crib bulkhead to the pierhead line established by the Secretary of War in 1889, a distance of about 1,475 feet, which is designated as an after to be made. area proposed for ferry structures. Rates not to exceed those now in force on the present ferry, schedule of Second—Between Richmond avenue and Ferry street, at Port Richmond, a 14. bulkhead line is established and a marginal street behind the same, too feet in which is attached to the lease. width. The west side of Richmond avenue and the east line of Ferry street are ex- 15. At the expiration of the lease the lessee may, and upon demand of the tended to the pierhead line established in 1890, and the area included between these lines of the streets named and the new bulkhead line is that proposed for ferry City shall, at the cost and expense of the lessee, forthwith remove the buildings, structures. racks, etc., from the wharf property owned by the City, so that there shall be from This improvement immediately adjoins the present terminus of the ferry to the bulkhead out, at least to feet of water at mean low water. Bergen Point, located at the foot of Richmond avenue. Third—At or near the foot of South street, St. George. It is proposed to 16. The lessee not to assign or sublet without the consent of the Commissioner establish a marginal street, too feet in width, and connecting with South street by a of Docks. plaza, in front of which, between the bulkhead line and pierhead line, as established in 1889, a plot of land under water 40o feet in width, is reserved for proposed ferry 17. The lease not to interfere with any previous grants or right to grant future structures. ferries. The object of the Department is to acquire this property by condemnation pro- ceedings, and it will then be in a position to control both ends of any ferry, the 18. For non-payment of rent the City may re-enter and lease cease. franchise of which may be sold hereafter. And be it further I see no reason to object to the plans as submitted, and would recommend that the same be approved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, pursuant to the Resolved, That the Commissioner of Docks is hereby authorized and directed provisions of section 819 of the Charter. to execute such lease when approved by the Corporation Counsel. Respectfully, Which was unanimously adopted. EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. . Resolved, That, pursuant to the -Nrovisions "f section 819 of the amended The following communication was received from the Department of Docks and Greater New York Charter, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve Ferries, submitting for approval three maps or plans for the improvement of the of the map or plan for the improvement of the water front and harbor of The City water-front in the Borough of Richmond, as follows: of New York, in the vicinity of South street, St. George, Borough of Richmond, adopted by the Department of Docks and Ferries October 22, 1902, and submitted I. At the foot of Vanderbilt avenue, Clifton. with a communication dated October 23, 1902. 2. Between Richmond avenue and Ferry street, Port Richmond. Resolved, That, pursuant to the provisions of section 819 of the amended Greater New York Charter, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve At or near the foot of South street, St. George. 3. of the map or plan for the improvement of the water front and harbor of The City NEW YORK, October 23, 1902. of New York, between Richmond avenue and Ferry street, Port Richmond, Bor- Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller of The City of New York: ough of Richmond, adopted by the Department of Docks and Ferries October 22, SIR—The Commissioner has this day, 1902, and submitted with a communication dated October 23, 1902. Ordered, That the map or plan submitted by the Engineer-in-Chief for the im- Resolved, That, pursuant to the provisions of section 819 of the amended provement of the water front at Vanderbilt avenue, Clifton, in the Borough of Rich- mond, be and is hereby approved and directed to be transmitted to the Commissioners Greater New York Charter, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of the Sinking Fund for their approval. of the map or plan for the improvement of the water front and harbor of The City Ordered, That the map or plan submitted by the Engineer-in-Chief for the im- of New York, in the vicinity of Vanderbilt avenue, Clifton, Borough of Richmond, provement of the water front at Port Richmond, in the Borough of Richmond, be and adopted by the Department of Docks and Ferries October 22, 1902, and submitted is hereby approved and directed to be transmitted to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund for their approval. with a communication dated October 23, 1902. Ordered, I hat the map or plan submitted by the Engineer-in-Chief for the im- The report was accepted and the resolutions unanimously adopted. provement of the water front at South street, New Brighton, Borough of Richmond, 1.,e and hereby is approved and directed to be transmitted to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund for their approval. The Comptroller brought up for hearing the matter of the application of the The proposed improvement in the vicinity of Vanderbilt avenue, at Clifton, in the Borough of Richmond, consists in establishing an area of land under water for Board of Education for a lease of premises Nos. 438, 440 and 442 Clinton street, the proposed ferry structures. The area so established is a strip zoo feet wide, ex- southwest corner of Carroll street, Borough of Brooklyn. tending from the present bulkhead to Vanderbilt avenue, easterly to the pierhead The Hon. Patrick Keady and Mr. F. K. Winslow appeared before the Board line established by the Secretary of War in 188g; its centre line running from the with a delegation of property owners and were heard at length in opposition to the easterly prolongation of the centre line of that portion of Vanderbilt avenue, which lies easterly of Bay street, all as shown on the accompanying map submitted herewith proposed lease. in duplicate. Mr. M. J. Kennedy, of the Board of Education, and Mr. Charles E. Wood- The proposed plan for improving the water front in the vicinity of Richmond bridge, Chairman of the Local School Board, both spoke in support of the applica- avenue, Port Richmond, Borough of Richmond, comprises establishing a bulkhead line, tion, and explained the circumstances which led up to the selection of this property. a marginal street, wharf or place and an area of land under water for ferry structures. The proposed bulkhead line begins at a point in the bulkhead line established by Discussion followed. the Secretary of War in 1890, said point being at the intersection of the northerly pro- The Comptroller explained the necessity for providing immediate accommoda- longation of the easterly line of Broadway and the said bulkhead line, running thence tions for the large number of children who are now only in part-time classes, and westerly in the westerly continuation of the bulkhead line established by the Secretary suggested that the matter lay over until the next meeting. In the meantime the of War in 1890, until it intersects a line drawn at right angles with that portion of Richmond avenue lying northerly of the Richmond Terrace; thence westerly along property owners could co-operate with the Local School Board with the view of said line drawn at right angles with Richmond avenue to the easterly side of Ferry finding other suitable quarters and submit a list of such places as can be found street, and passing through a point in the westerly side of said Richmond avenue with particulars, before next Monday. distant 230.69 feet northerly from the present or existing corner of Richmond ave- On motion, the matter was laid over. nue and Richmond Terrace, as shown on the accompanying maps. The proposed marginal street, wharf or place will be zoo feet in width, bounded on the outshore side by the above described bulkhead line on the inshore side by a The Comptroller brought up for hearing the matter of the proposed lease to the line drawn parallel therewith and too feet distant southerly therefrom, and extending from the westerly side of Richmond avenue to the easterly side of Ferry street. Hoboken Ferry Company of a ferry franchise from a point between Twenty-second The area of land under water proposed for ferry structures is bounded on the and Twenty-third streets, North river, over and across the waters of the North or easterly side by the northerly prolongation of the westerly side of Richmond avenue, Hudson river, to and from Fourteenth street, Hoboken, N. J. on the westerly side by the northerly prolongation of the southerly side of Ferry street, and extends from the above described bulkhead line northerly to the pierhead line Mr. Ross, representing the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Com- established by the Secretary of War in 1890. pany, and Mr. Coleman, the Vice-President of the company, were heard, and stated All of the above, as shown on the accompanying map submitted herewith in dupli- ill substance that they desired to become a lessee of sufficient space on the water cate. front to enable them to establish a ferry at or near Twenty-third street for the ex- The proposed improvement of the water front in the vicinity of St. George, neat clusive use of the patrons of their railroad—that they were willing to bid for one the foot of South street, in the Borough of Richmond, consists in establishing a marginal street, wharf or place, and an area of land under water for the proposed of the slips proposed to be leased to the Hoboken Ferry Company, but that if the ferry structures, as follows: Dock Commissioner could arrange for a third slip they would have no objection That marginal street, wharf or place begins at a point on the bulkhead line estab- whatever to a lease to the Hoboken Ferry Company. lished by the Secretary of War in 1889, where the centre line of South street inter- sects the same, running thence westerly along the centre line of South street 230 Mr. Albert Boardman, representing the Hoboken Ferry Company, replied to the feet; thence northerly on a line at right angles with the centre line of South street arguments of the representative of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, and 33 feet, more or less, to the northerly line of South street; thence northeasterly 172 called attention to the fact that the Hoboken Ferry Company was induced to con- feet to a point in a line drawn parallel with the said bulkhead line and distant too feet sent to a cancellation of its lease of the bulkhead at the foot of West Fourteenth westerly therefrom; thence northerly along said parallel line 18o feet; thence north- easterly in a straight line to a point in a line drawn parallel with the said centre line street, which lease did not expire until March t, 1905, upon the representation of of South street and distant goo feet northerly therefrom, said point being 5o feet the Dock Department that it would be given other quarters at or near Twenty-third westerly of the said bulkhead line; thence easterly along said line drawn parallel with street, and that the City was therefore under moral obligation to carry out its agree- the centre line of South street and 400 feet northerly therefrom 50 feet to the bulk- head line established by the Secretary of War in 1889; thence southerly along said ment. bulkhead line to the point or place of beginning. Discussion followed. The area of land under water proposed for ferry structures is bounded and de- Dock Commissioner Hawkes presented a plan whereby three slips could be pro- scribed as follows: vided for south of the Erie Railroad Ferry, but that it would entirely eliminate the Beginning at a point on the bulkhead line established by the Secretary of War in 188g, where the centre line of South street intersects the same; thence running use of the north side of the sixty-foot pier between Twenty-first and Twenty-second northerly along said bulkhead line to a line drawn parallel with the centre line of streets as shown on the plan, and in consequence a third slip would have a greater SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1902. THE CITY RECORD. 7825 value than a proportionate amount of the two proposed to be leased to the Hoboken to be prepared by the Board of Education, for a term of five years from the date of Ferry Company. occupancy, with the privilege of renewal for an additional five years, at an annual rental of $900 and water tax, provided the building does not cost more than $3,000, The suggestion was then made that the Hoboken Ferry Company take the two and $60 additional per year for each $1,000; the said building may cost over $3,000 slips nearest to Twenty-third street, and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western up to $5,00o. The Board of Education to keep the premises in re^,ir, to furnish take the other slip; the rental for each slip to be the same. light, heat and janitor service, to have the privilege of renewal of the lease upon This suggestion was agreeable to all parties interested and the matter was re- three months' notice of its intention to renew, the ground rent to begin when the structure is completed; a clause to be inserted that the construction of the building ferred back to the Dock Department for the purpose of presenting a plan for this shall be prosecuted exneditiously as soon as plans are furnished b- the Board of improvement, and proposed leases to the Hoboken Ferry Company and the Dela- Education, and that such plans arc to be furnished within two weeks after the lease ware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company. is signed. The Board of Education to have the option at any time during the con- tinuance of the lease, to purchase the site for the sum of $1o,000 in addition to the The following resolutions were received from the Board of Education relative to amount which may have been exnended in constructing the building. lease of premises corner One Hundred and Forty-fourth street and St. Ann's avenue, A true copy of resolutions adopted by the Board of Education on October 22, Borough of The Bronx : 1902. • A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary, Board of Education. Resolved, That so much of the report and resolution adopted by the Board of Education on July 30, 5902 (see Journal, page i649), as relates to the lease of the In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report and of- store floor and part of cellar in the building on the northwest corner of One Hun- fered the following resolutions: dred and Forty-fourth street and St. Ann's avenue, Borough of The Bronx, be and October 28, 5902. the same is hereby rescinded; and be it fuither Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby SIR-The Board of Education, at a meeting of October 22, 1902, adopted the follow- requested to authorize a lease of the store floor (about 23 by 5o feet) and part of ing resolution in relation to leasing premises on the corner of Hamburg avenue and cellar (about 12 feet by 24 feet 6 inches) in the building on the northwest corner of Cornelia street, Borough of Brooklyn: One Hundred and Forty-fourth street and St. Ann's avenue, Borough of The Bronx, I would report that the resolution to be rescinded was adopted by the Board for one year from October 15, 1902, with the privilege of renewal for an additional of Education on July 7, 5902, and approved by the Commissioners of the Sinking year, at an annual rental of $42o. The Board of Education to give three months' Fund on July 17, 1902. The new resolution is exactly similar to the former reso- notice in writing of intention to exercise the option of renewal; the landlord to have lution, except the following additional clause: the privilege to have the privilege of placing "to let" sign on the premises three months "The Board of Education to keep the premises in repair, to furnish light, heat preceding expiration of lease: the Board of Education to make all repairs; the Board and janitor service, to have the privilege of renewal of the lease upon three months' of Education not to remove any improvements which may be fixed to the building, notice of its intention to renew, the ground rent to begin when the structure is except school desks and seats, blackboards, etc.; the Board of Education to make no completed; a clause to be inserted that the construction of the building shall be rlterations to the property except on receiving the written consent of the owner, Wm. prosecuted expeditiously as soon as plans are furnished by the Board of Education, W. Caswell, care of Warren & Skillen, agents, No. 96 Broadway, Borough of Man- and that such plans are to be furnished within two weeks after the lease is signed." hattan. 22, 1902. On July 16, 1902, in my report on the original resolution, I stated that the terms A true copy of resolutions adopted by the Board of Education on October and conditions were just and reasonable; the additional clause I consider ad- A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary, Board of Education. vantageous to the City and think the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund can In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report and offered properly rescind their former resolution adopted on July 57, 5902, and authorize a the following resolutions: lease of the premises under the terms and conditions approved by the Board of October 28, 5902. Education. lion. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: Respectfully, EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. SIR-The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 22, 1902, rescinded Approved: it; previous action of July 30, 5902, relating to the lease of the store floor and part EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. of the cellar in the building on the northwest corner of One Hundred and Forty- fourth street and St. Ann's avenue, Borough of The Bronx, and adopted the follow- Resolved, That the resolution adopted by this Board at muting held July 17, ing resolution: "Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby 1902, authorizing a lease to the City of premises on the corner oft Hamburg avenue requested to authorize a lease of the store floor (about 23 by 5o feet) and part of and Cornelia street, Borough of Brooklyn, for the use of the Board of Education, cellar (about 12 feet by 24 feet 6 inches) in the building on the northwest corner of be and the same is hereby rescinded. One Hundred and Forty-fourth street and St. Ann's avenue, Borough of The Bronx, Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and for one year from October 15, 5902, with the privilege of renewal for an additional year, at an annual rental of $420; the Board of Education to give three months' consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from notice in writing of intention to exercise the option of renewal; the landlord to have Augusta Gomer, of a one-story, four-room, wooden structure, with suitable sanitary the privilege of placing "to let" sign on the premises three months preceding expira- arrangements, to be erected on a plot of ground one hundred (too) by one hundred tion of lease; the Board of Education to make all repairs; the Board of Education (too) feet, situated on the corner of Hamburg avenue and Cornelia street, Borough not to remove any improvements which may be fixed to the building, except school desks and seats, blackboards, etc.; the Board of Education to make no alterations to of Brooklyn, according to the plans and specifications to be prepared by the Board the property, except on receiving the written consent of the owner, Wm. W. Caswell, of Education, for a term of five years from the date of occupation, with the privilege care of Warren & Skillen, agents, No. 96 Broadway, Borough of Manhattan." of a renewal for an additional five years at an annual rental of nine hundred dollars On August 9, 1902, I reported favorably on this lease, and the same was approved ($900) and water tax, providing the building does not cost more than three thousand by resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, August 21, 1902. I see no objection to the new conditions which the Board of Education has dollars ($3,000), and sixty dollars ($6o) additional per year for each one thousand agreed to incorporate in the lease as now submitted. dollars the said building may cost over three thousand dollars tip to five thousand These conditions require the Board of Education to give three months' notice dollars; the Board of Education to have the option at any time during the continu- in writing of intention to exercise the option of renewal, to make all repairs; not to remove any improvements which may be fixed to the building, except school desks. ance of the lease to purchase the site for the sum of ten thousand dollars ($io,000) in seats, blackboards, etc., and to make no alterations to the property except on re- addition to the amount which may have been expended in constructing the building; ceiving the written consent of the owner; and the owner to have the privilege of the Board of Education to keep the premises in repair, to furnish light, heat and placing "to let" sign on the premises three months preceding expiration of the lease. janitor's service; to have the privilege of renewal of the lease upon three months' The term of the lease is to begin October 15, 1902, instead of "from date of occupa- tion" as in previous resolutions. notice of its intention to renew, the ground rent to begin when the structure is com- I would therefore recommend that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund pleted; a clause to be inserted that the construction of the building shall be prose- rescind their resolution of August 21, 5902, and authorize the lease upon the terms as cuted expeditiously, as soon as the plans are furnished by the Board of Education, now proposed. and that such plans are to be furnished within two weeks after the lease is signed; Respectfully, EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable Approved: and that it would be for the interests of the City that such lease be made. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. The report was accepted and the resolutions unanimously adopted. Resolved, That that portion of the resolution adopted by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at meeting held August 21, 5902, as relates to a lease of the store floor and a part of the cellar of the building on the northwest corner of One Hun- The following report and resolution were received from the Board of Education dred and Forty-fourth street and St. Ann's avenue, Borough of the Bronx, for the relative to a lease of premises corner Pitkin avenue and Watkins street, Borough use of the Board of Education, be and the same is hereby rescinded. of Brooklyn: Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from To the Board of Education: William W. Caswell, of the store floor (about 23 by so feet) and a part of the cellar The Committee on Buildings respectfully reports that the City Superintendent of Schools called attention to the necessity for additional accommodations at Public (about 12 feet by 24 feet 6 inches), in the building on the northwest corner of One School 84, Borough of Brooklyn, and after a thorough investigation, the best obtain- Hundred and Forty-fourth street and St. Ann's avenue, Borough of The Bronx, for able room in that vicinity was found to be the first floor of the premises on the a term of one year from October 55, 1902, with the privilege of a renewal for an southeast corner of Pitkin avenue and Watkins street, which will afford four kinder- additional year, at an annual rental of four hundred and twenty dollars ($420), garten rooms as an annex to Public School 84. The following resolution is therefore submitted for adoption: payable quarterly; the Board of Education to give three months' notice in writing of Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby its intention to exercise the option ,o,f renewal; the landlord to have the privilege of requested to authorize the lease of the first floor of the premises on the southeast placing "to let" signs on the premises three months preceding the expiration of the corner of Pitkin avenue and Watkins street, Borough of Brooklyn, as an annex to lease; the Board of Education to make all repairs; the Board of Education not to Public School 84, for one year from November 57, 5902, at an annual rental of $5,200 (twelve hundred dollars), with the privilege of renewal for an additional year remove any improvements which may be fixed to the building, except school desks on the same terms. The owners, the Hebrew Educational Society, of Brooklyn, and seats, blackboards, etc.; the Board of Education to make no alterations to the S. F. Rothschild, President, No. 245 Hancock street, Brooklyn, to furnish light, heat property except on receiving the written consent of the owner-the Commissioners and janitor's services, and to make exterior repairs. The Board of Education to of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable, and that it would be give go days' notice of its intention to renew the lease. A true copy of report and resolution adopted by the Board of Education on for the interests of the City that such lease be made. October 22, 1902. The report was accepted and the resolutions unanimously adopted. A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary, Board of Education. In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report and The following resolutions were received from the Board of Education relative to offered the following resolution: October 28, 5902. the lease of premises corner Hamburg avenue and Cornelia street, Borough of Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: Brooklyn: SIR-The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 22, 1902, requested Resolved, That the resolution adopted by the Board of Education on July 7, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the first floor of the 1902 (see Journal, page 1461), recommending that the one-story four-room wooden premises on the southeast corner of Pitkin avenue and Watkins street, Borough of structure, with suitable sanitary arrangements, to be erected on a plot of ground Brooklyn, as an annex to Public School 84, for one year from November 17. 1902, at an too by Lao feet, situated on the corner of Hamburg avenue and Cornelia street, annual rental of $5,200, with the privilege of renewal for an additional year, on the Borough of Brooklyn, be leased for school purposes, for five years from the date of same terms. The owners, The Hebrew Educational Society of Brooklyn, S. F. Roth- occupancy, at an annual rental of $900 and water tax, be and it is hereby rescinded; schild, President, No. 245 Hancock street, Borough of Brooklyn, to furnish light, and be it further heat and ianitor service, and to make exterior repairs. The Board of Education to Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby give ninety days' notice of its intention to renew the lease. requested to authorize a lease to be entered into with Augusta Gomer for a one- I have caused an examination of the premises to be made, and would report that story-four-room wooden structure, with suitable sanitary arrangements, to be the same consist of one large room, 48 feet by 85 feet, with a 12-foot ceiling, affording erected 011 a plot of ground 'co by ioo feet, situated on the corner of Hamburg ave- 4,08o square feet of floor space. The building is of brick, four stories in height, and is nue and Cornelia street, Borough of Brooklyn, according to plans and specifications used exclusively for educational purposes. 7826 THE CITY RECORD. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1902.
The Committee on Buildings of the Board of Education reports that the City I have caused an examination of the premises to be made, and find that they Superintendent of Schools has called attention to the necessity for additional accom- consist of a three-story and basement, high-stoop brick dwelling, 25 feet by 45 feet, modations for Public School 84, Borough of Brooklyn, and after a thorough investi- with an extension 12 feet by 12 feet, of two stories and basement, on a lot 25 feet by gation, this was found to be the best obtainable room in this vicinity. The annual too feet, known on the assessment map as Lot No. 16, Block 504, section 2, having rental of $1,200 gives a rate per square foot of about 30 cents. an assessed valuation of $g,000. I am of the opinion that the terms proposed are reasonable and just, and that the The house, with the extension, contains sixteen rooms, and the rental asked, same may properly receive the approval of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. viz., $420 per annum, is very low, being only a little over 4/2 per cent. on the as- Respectfully, sessed valuation. EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. I am of the opinion that the terms are reasonable and just, and I would there- Approved: fore recommend that the lease be authorized by the Commissioners of the Sinking EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. Fund upon the terms proposed. Respectfully, Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from the Approved: Hebrew Educational Society of Brooklyn, of the first floor of the premises on the EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. F ou theas t corner of Pitkin avenue and Watkins street, Borough of Brooklyn, for use Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and as an Annex to Public School No. 84, for a term of one year from November 17, 1902, consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from the at an annual rental of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200), payable quarterly, with the University Settlement Society of New York, of the premises No. 28 Macdougal privilege of a renewal for an additional year on the same terms; the owners to fur- street, Borough of Manhattan, for kindergarten purposes, from November 1, 1902, to nish light, heat and janitor's service, and make exterior repairs; the Board of Edu- May I, 1903, at a rental at the rate of four hundred and twenty dollars ($420) per cation to give ninety days' notice of its intention to renew the lease-the Commis- annum, payable quarterly, with the privilege of a renewal to May 1, 1904, on the same sioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable, and that terms, the owners to furnish light, heat and janitor's service-the Commissioners of it would be for the interests of the City that such lease be made. the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable, and that it would be for The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. the interests of the City that such lease be made. The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. The Comptroller presented the following report and offered the following reso- lution relative to a lease of premises corner One Hundred and Forty-eighth street and St. Ann's avenue, Borough of The Bronx, for the use of the Board of Educa- The following report and resolution were received from the Board of Education tion: relative to a lease of premises Np. 624 Fifth street, Borough of Manhattan: October 24, 1902. To the Board of Education: Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: The Committee on Buildings respectfully reports that the City Superintendent SIR-The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 15, 1902, requested of Schools called attention to the necessity for additional accommodations at Public the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the store floor of the School 105, Borough of Manhattan, and after a thorough investigation the best premises on the northwest corner of One Hundred and Forty-eighth street and St. obtainable building in the vicinity was found to be the premises at No. 624 Fifth Ann's avenue, Borough of The Bronx. for kindergarten purposes, for a term of street. The following resolution is therefore submitted for adoption: one year from the date of occupation, with the privilege of a renewal for an addi- Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby tional year, at an annual rental of $48o: owner, John Bannen, No. to5 East One requested to authorize a lease of the premises No. 624 Fifth street, Borough of Man- Hundred and Fourteenth street. hattan, to be used as an annex to Public School io5, for a term of two years from I have caused an examination the premises to be made, and would report November 17, 1902, at an annual rental of $3,000, with the privilege of renewal for an that the store is on the first floor of a five-story brick apartment house. It is 22 feet additional year at the same rental. The owners, the Educational Alliance, East ti inches in width and 41 feet in depth, containing about 923 square feet of floor space, Broadway and Jefferson street, Isidor Straus, President, to furnish light, heat and which, at the rental asked, gives a rate of 52 cents per square foot per annum. janitor's service, to make repairs and to have the use of the premises after 3.3o p. m. I am of the opinion that the proposed rental is too high; that $42o per annum each day; the Board of Education to maintain a kindergarten on the premises, in would he full rental value for the premises, and I would recommend that if the owner addition to such other classes as it may determine, and to give ninety days' notice will not agree to accept such rental, the Board of Education be requested to select of its intention to renew the lease. other quarters. A true copy of report and resolution adopted by the Board of Education on Respectfully, EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. October 22, 1902. Approved: A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary Board of Education. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report: Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from John October 31, 1902. Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: Bannen, of the store floor of premises on the northwest corner of One Hundred SIR-The Board of Education by resolution adopted October 22, 1902, requests and Forty-eighth street and St. Ann's avenue, Borough of The Bronx, for kinder- the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the premises No. 624 garten purposes, for a term of one year from the date of occupation, with the Fifth street, Borough of Manhattan, to be used as an annex to Public School Tos, privilege of a renewal for an additional year, at an annual rental of four hundred for a term of two years from November 7, 1902, at an annual rental of $3,000, with the privilege of a renewal for an additional year, at the same rental. Owners, The and twenty dollars ($420), payable quarterly-the Commissioners of the Sinking Educational Alliance, East Broadway and Jefferson street, Isidor Straus, President; Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable and that it would be for the interests to furnish light, heat and janitor service, to make repairs and to have the use of the of th. City that such lease be made; and premises after 3.3o p. m. each day. The Board of Education to maintain a kinder- Resolved, That in the event of the owner's refusing to accept these terms, the garten on the premises, in addition to such other classes as it may determine, and to give ninety days' notice of its intention to renew the lease. Board of Education be and is hereby requested to select other quarters. I have caused an examination of the premises to be made, and would report The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. that they consist of a three-story and basement, high stoop, brick building 24 feet 9 inches by 8o feet, on a lot 24 feet 9 inches by g6 feet inch, known on the assess- ment map as Lot No. 22, on Block 387, in section 2, Borough of Manhattan. Assessed The Comptroller presented the following report and offered the following resolu- valuation, $14,000. tion relative to a lease of premises corner Rockaway avenue and Somers street, Bor- The building is all eady equipped and furnisned for school purposes, contains ten ough of Brooklyn, for the use of the Board of Education: rooms, suitable for class rooms, exclusive of anartments reserved for the use of a October 24, 1902. j anitor. Comptroller: The Committee on Buildings of the Board of Education reports that the City Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Superintendent of Schools has called attention to the necessity for additional ac- SIR-The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 15, 1902, requests commodations for Public School los (which is on the north side of East the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the store floor on the Fourth street, between Avenues B and C. immediately in the rear of these premises), first story of the premises, on the southeast corner of Rockaway avenue and Somers and after a thorough investigation this was found to be the best obtainable building street. Borough of Brooklyn, to he used as an annex to Public School 73 (Rockaway in the vicinity. avenue corner McDougal street) for a term of one year at an annual rental of $600, I am of the opinion that the terms of the proposed lease are excessive; that an with the privilege of renewal for an additional year. at the same rate; the owner, Val- annual rental of said premises, including light, heat and janitor service, should not entine Schmidt, to paint the interior of the store three coats. exceed $2,000 for a term of two years, with the privilege of renewal for an additional I have caused an examination of said premises to be made, and would report that year. they consist of a store on the first floor of a four-story brick apartment house, with a The entire basement floor and one room on the third floor are reserved for the floor area of about 1,608 square feet, having a frontage of 74 feet on Rockaway avenue, use of the janitor; also the lessor is to have the use of the premises after 3.3o p. m. by a depth of 23 feet and 9 inches on one side, and 17 feet and 6 inches on the other. each day. The rate per square foot per annum is 37 cents. Respectfully, I am of the opinion that the terms of the proposed lease are reasonable and just, EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. and that the same may properly receive the approval of the Commissioners of the Approved: Sinking Fund. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. Respectfully, EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. Referred back to the Board of Education. Approved: EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and The following resolution was received from the Board of Education relative to consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from an amendment to resolution authorizing a lease of premises known as McCaddin Valentine Schmidt, of the store floor on the first story of the premises on the south- Hall, Berry street, near South Third street, Brooklyn: east corner of Rockaway avenue and Somers street, Borough of Brooklyn, to be used Resolved, That the resolution of the Committee on Buildings adopted on June as an annex to Public School No. 73, for a term of one year from the date of occu- 18, 1902 (see Journal, page 1155), requesting the Commissioners of the Sinking pation at an annual rental of six hundred dollars ($600), payable quarterly, with the Fund to authorize a lease of four rooms in the front part of the building known as McCaddin Hall, Berry street, near South Third street, Brooklyn, for the use of the privilege of renewal for an additional year at the same rate; the owner to paint interior Eastern District High School, at an annual rental of $2,000, including light, heat and of the store with three coats of paint-the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deem- janitor's services, be, and it is hereby, amended by adding the clause "and taxes, if ing the said rent fair and reasonable, and that it would be for the interests of the City any, the property at the present time not being assessed." that such lease be made. A true copy of resolution adopted by the Executive Committee of the Board The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. of Education on September 17, 1902. A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary, Board of Education. I see no reason why the request to insert a clause as above should be granted. The Comptroller presented the following report and offered the following reso- The property is exempt from taxation on account of its use for educational pur- lution relative to a lease of premises No. 28 Macdougal street, Borough of Man- poses. The City only proposes to use a part of the building, and as long as the re- hattan, for the use of the Board of Education: mainder is used by the church people for educational purposes the property will not be assessed. I would recommend that the application for the insertion of this clause October 28, 1902. be denied. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: Hon. EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer, Department of Finence. SIR-The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 15, 1902, and by a October 31, 1902. resolution of October 22, 1902, amending the same, requested the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the premises No. 28 Macdougal street. Bor- Application denied. ough of Manhattan, for kindergarten purposes, from November I, 1902, to May /, 1903, at an annual rental of $420, with the privilege of a renewal to May 1, /9o4, on the same terms. The lessor, The University Settlement Society of New York, to The following report and resolution were received from the Board of Education, furnish heat, light and janitor service. relative to a lease of the Sunday school room and basement in the Mott Avenue 7827 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1902. THE CITY RECORD.
M. E. Church, Mott avenue andOne Hundred and Fiftieth street, Borough of The The church edifice is of brick, 40 feet by 6o feet, on a lot so feet by 75 feet, known on the assessment map of the Sixteenth Ward as Lot t, in Block 29; an adja- Bronx• cent lot 25 feet by too feet (lot No. 36) is included in .an assessed valuation of To the Executive Committee: $18,000. Exempt from taxation. The Committee on Buildings respectfully reports that an effort has been made Light, heat and janitor service are provided by the lessors. The premises are to find buildings suitable for school purposes in crowded sections of the City, and of at present used for church mission work, and the Trustees of the church in agree- those investigated in the Borough of The Bronx, the Sunday-school room and base- ing to lease the premises to the Board of Education claim to have fixed as low a ment in the Mott Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Mott avenue and One Hun- rental as will reasonably compensate them for the increased expenses incurred, and dred and Fiftieth street, have been selected as affording suitable accommodations, the use of the premises for school purposes. The rate per square foot per annum on having been formerly leased by the Board of Education for school purposes. 1.952 square feet, at the annual rental of $1,200, is 67 cents. The premises in question will afford six classrooms, with ample wardrobe ac- I have taken into consideration the fact that this property pays no taxes, and in commodations, etc., and are considered suitable for school purposes. The rental view of all the circumstances of the case and the accommodations afforded, I am of asked, $3,000 per year, as it includes water tax, light, heat and janitor's services, is the opiiiion that the terms of the proposed lease are reasonable and just, and that considered reasonable. the same may properly receive the approval of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. The City Superintendent has recommended that the premises he hired, as there Respectfully, are part-time classes in two schools in the neighborhood, Public Schools 115 and 167. EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. Your committee would therefore recommend that the rooms in question be hired for one year from date of occupancy, with the privilege of renewal from date Approved: EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. of expiration to July I, 1904. The following resolution is submitted for adoption: Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from the requested to authorize a lease of the Sunday-school room and basement in the Mott Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Mott avenue and One Hundred and Fiftieth trustees of the German Evangelical Mission Church, of the basement in said church street, Borough of The Bronx, for one year from the date of occupation, at an annual on the southwest corner of Leonard and Stagg streets, Borough of Brooklyn, for rental of $3,000, including water, tax, light, heat and janitor's services, with the use as an annex to Public School 43, for Kindergarten classes, for a term of one year privilege of renewal on the same terms from the date of expiration to July t, 1904. from December 12, 1902, at an annual rental of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200), pay- Trustees, Mott Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, owners. A true copy of report and resolution adopted by the Executive Committee of able quarterly, including light, heat and janitor's service—the Commissioners of the the Board of Education on October 15, 1902. Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable and that it would be for the A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary, Board of Education. interests of the City that such lease be made. In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report and The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. offered the following resolution: October 31, 1902. The following report and resolution were received from the Board of Education Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: relative to a lease of the basement in St. Peter's Dutch Reformed Church, Union ave- SIR—The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 15, 1902, requests nue and Scholes street, Borough of Brooklyn: the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the Sunday-school room and the basement in the Mott Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Mott ave- To the Executive Committee: nue and One Hundred and Fiftieth street, Borough of The Bronx, for one year from The Committee on Buildings respectfully reports that it has received a request the date of occupation, at an annual rental of $3,000, including water tax, light, heat from the Local School Board of District No. 33 to lease rooms in the church on and janitor service, with the privilege of a renewal on the same terms, from the date Union avenue and Scholes street, Brooklyn, for school purposes. of expiration to July r, 1904. Lessors, trustees of Mott Avenue Methodist Episcopal The matter has been investigated, and it is found that the premises proposed to Church, to have the privilege of using the premises when not required for school be leased consist of the entire basement in St. Peter's Dutch Reformed Church, purposes. Union avenue and Scholes street, Brooklyn. This basement can be made to afford I have caused an examination of the premises to be made, and would report that three large classrooms, well suited for the purpose at a slight expense, and the rental they are exceptionally fine quarters for a school. They were leased and occupied by asked. $780 per year, is considered reasonable for the accommodations to be the Board of Education from December 18, 1897, for one year, on the same terms provided. as now proposed. The City Superintendent of Schools has recommended that these rooms be This lease was continued by renewal up to July t, 1899, by resolution of the leased to relieve the congested condition of Public School 43. Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, January 20, 1899 (Minutes, page 38). The following resolution is submitted for adoption: The Sunday School room has a floor space of 3,037 square feet and comprises Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby one large room, 29 feet 6 inches by 39 feet; two rooms of 17 feet by 24 feet each, requested to authorize a lease of the entire basement in St. Peter's Dutch Reformed and four rooms, 9 feet 6 inches by to feet 6 inches. A gallery with a floor space of Church, Union avenue and Scholes street, Brooklyn, for use as an annex to Public 1,216 square feet, comprising two rooms, 17 feet by 24 feet each, and four rooms School 43, for one year from date of occupation. with the privilege of renewal for 9 feet 6 inches by to feet 6 inches, is so arranged with movable sash partitions and an additional year, at an annual rental of $780. Owners, Consistory of St. Peter's curtains, that with the rooms on the main floor, one large room or auditorium is Dutch Reformed Church. secured. A true copy of report and resolution adopted by the Executive Committee of the There is available for classroom purposes in the Sunday School room in all Board of Education on October 15, 1902. about 4,000 square feet of floor space, which at the rental asked, viz.: $3,000, would A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary Board of Education. give a rate of 75 cents per square foot per annum. In the basement, which is high, with a concrete cement floor, about on the, grade In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report and of One Hundred and Fiftieth street, there is one inclosed room, 17 feet by 25 feet, offered the following resolution: and an open space of over 4,000 square feet, extending under the entire church November 3, 1902. edifice. The church edifice is of terra cotta brick, comprising in one building Sun- Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: day School and parsonage, covering a lot 90 feet by too feet, known on the assess- SIR—The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 15, 1902, requests ment map as Lot No. 36 on Block 2348 in section 9; assessed valuation, $15,000. the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the entire basement Exempt from taxation. in St. Peter's Dutch Reformed Church, northeast corner of Union avenue and The Rev. Dr. Darwood, the pastor of the church, states that the Board of Scholes street, Borough of Brooklyn, for use as an annex to Public School 43, for Trustees, in consenting to the urgent solicitation of the Board of Education for a one year from date of occupation, with the privilege of renewal for an additional lease of these accommodations, has fixed a rental as low as in their judgment would year. at an annual rental of $780. Owners. Consistory of St. Peter's Dutch Church. compensate the Board for the additional expenses for light, heat and janitor service, The Committee on Buildings of the Board of Education reports that it has re- and for the unavoidable wear and tear on the premises, occasioned by their use for ceived a request from the Local School Board of District No. 33 to lease this base- school purposes. ment for school purposes; that it can be made to afford three large classrooms, well The Committee on Buildings of the Board of Education reports that an effort suited for the purpose, at a slight expense, to relieve the congested condition of has been made to find buildings suitable for school purposes in crowded sections Public School 43. of the City, and of those investigated in the Borough of The Bronx, these premises I have caused an examination to be made of the premises and would report that have been selected as affording suitable accommodations. The City Superintendent they consist of a basement under the brick church edifice 5o by TOO feet, covering the has recommended that the premises be hired, as there are part time classes in two lot on the northeast corner of Union avenue and Scholes street, Borough of Brook- schools in the neighborhood, Public Schools 115 and 167. lyn, the lot known on the assessment map of the Sixteenth Ward as Lot No. 20, in They will afford six classrooms, with ample wardrobe accommodations, etc., as Block 21; assessed valuation, $2o,000; exempt from taxation. well as facilities for recreation and exercise in the large basement. The basement is subdivided, providing three rooms, 40 feet by 45 feet, 24 feet by While it is a difficult matter to estimate upon the rental value of this class of 45 feet and 23 feet by 2g feet, suitable for classrooms, having a floor space of about property, I have taken into consideration the fact of its exemption from taxation, 3,870 square feet, which, at the rental asked, viz., $780 per annum, gives a rate of 20 and I am of the opinion that the terms of the proposed lease are reasonable and cents per square foot per annum. just, and that the same may properly receive the approval of the Commissioners of The basement is heated by stoves and a hot-air furnace, but the Board of Educa- the Sinking Fund. Respectfully, tion will have to provide coal and janitor service. EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. I have taken into consideration the fact that this property is exempt from taxa- Approved: tion, and in view of all the circumstances of the case and the accommodations afforded. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. I am of the opinion that the terms of the proposed lease are reasonable and just. and that the same may properly receive the approval of the Commissioners of the Sinking Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and Fund. consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City, from Respectfully, the Trustees of the Mott Avenue M. E. Church, of the Sunday school room and EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. Approved: basement in the Mott Avenue M. E. Church, situated on Mott avenue and One EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. Hundred and Fiftieth street, Borough of The Bronx, for a term of one year from the date of occupation, at an annual rental of three thousand dollars ($3,000), payable Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and , quarterly, the rent to include water tax, light, heat and janitor's services, with the consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from the Consistory of St. Peter's Dutch Reformed Church. of the entire basement in St. Peter's privilege of a renewal on the same terms, from the date of expiration to JulY I, 1904, Dutch Reformed Church. northeast corner of Union avenue and Scholes street, Bor- the lessors to have the privilege of using the premises when not required for school purposes; the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and ough of Brooklyn. for use as an annex to Public School 43, for a term of one year from the date of occupation, with the privilege of a renewal for an additional year, at reasonable and that it would be for the interests of the City that such lease be made. an annual rental of seven hundred and eighty 'dollars ($780), payable quarterly; the The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable and that it would be for the interests of the City that such lease be made. The Comptroller presented the following report and offered the following reso- The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. lotion relative to a lease of the basement of the German Evangelical Mission Church, southwest corner of Leonard and Stagg streets, Borough of Brooklyn, for the Board of Education: The following report and resolution were received from the Board of Educa- November 3, 1902. tion relative to a lease of the basement of the Seventh Presbyterian Church, on the Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT. Comptroller: northeast corner of Broome and Ridge streets, Borough of Manhattan: SIR—The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 15, 1902, requests the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the basement in the To the Executive Committee: German Evangelical Mission Church, southwest corner of Leonard and Stagg The Committee on Buildings respectfully reports that it has considered the streets, Borough of Brooklyn, for use as an annex to Public School 43, for kinder- matter of leasing the basement of the Seventh Presbyterian Church. on the north- garten classes, for one year from December 12, 1902, at an annual rental of $1,200, east corner of Broome and Ridge streets, Borough of Manhattan, for school pur- including light, heat and janitor service. Owners, Trustees of German Evangelical poses, to relieve Public School 92. Your Committee believes that these premises Mission Church. are the best available for these purposes, and submits for adoption the following I have caused an examination to be made of these premises and would report resolution: that They afford a floor space of about 1,952 square feet, being a room 36 feet 6 Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby inches by 55 fen, requested to authorize a lease of the basement of the Seventh Presbyterian Church 7828 THE CITY RECORD. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER I 5, 1902.
of Jesus Christ, on the northeast corner of Broome and Ridge streets, Borough of in a communication bearing date October 18, 1902, requests the Commissioners of the Manhattan, to relieve Public School 92, for a term of one year from the date of oc- Sinking Fund to authorize renewals of leases which expire January I, 1903, as follows: cupation, with the privilege of renewal from month to month. at an annual rental of $1,500, the owner to furnish light, heat and janitor service, and to make interior and "BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN. exterior repairs. "1. Premises occupied by Engine Company 32, No. 1o8 John street, for a term of A true copy of report and resolution adopted by the Executive Committee of the one year from January 1, 5903, at an annual rental of $1,800, payable quarterly, and Board of Education on October 15, 1902. upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease; Isabel R. A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary, Board of Education. s _ Clark, lessor. "2. Premises occupied by Engine Company 3o, No. 253 Spring street, for a term In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report and of one year from January I, 1903, at an annual rental of $540, payable quarterly; other- offered the following resolution: wise upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease; Trinity October 31, 1902. Church Corporation, lessor. Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: SIR-The Board of Education, by resolution adopted October 15, 1902, requests "BOROUGH OF THE BRONX. the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to authorize a lease of the basement of the "3. No. 28o1 Third avenue (being premises in rear of quarters of Engine Com- Seventh Presbyterian Church of Jesus Christ, on the northeast corner of Broome pany 41), for a term of one year from January I, 1903, at an annual rental of $75, pay- and Ridge streets, Borough of Manhattan, to relieve Public School 92, north- able quarterly, and upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing west corner of Broome and Ridge streets, for a term of one year from the date of lease; Emma Henneberger, lessor." occupation, with the privilege of a renewal from month to month, at an annual rental of $1,500, the owner, the Trustees of the Seventh Presbyterian Church of I would report thereon as follows: Jesus Christ, to furnish light, heat and janitor service, and to make interior and ex- I. Premises No. To8 John street, south side, between Gold and John streets, con- terior repairs. sist of a four-story brick building, entirely covering a lot 20 feet 6 inches by 59 feet I have caused an examination of said premises to be made and would report 4 inches, known on the assessment map as Lot No. 52, on Block 69, in section I. that the basement contains three rooms, suitable for classrooms, of the following Assessed valuation, $18,000. dimensions: 37 feet by 59 feet, 19 feet by 23 feet, and 21 feet 6 inches by 29 feet, af- These premises have been occupied by the Fire Department as quarters for Engine fording in all about 3.243 square feet of floor space, which at the Yearly rental asked. Company 32, under lease, since before 1888 at an annual rental of $1,800. The last viz.. $1,500. makes a rate of 46 cents per square foot per annum. lease was authorized by resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, Novem- The Committee on Buildings of the Board of Education reports that these ber so, 1898 (Minutes, page 246), for one year from January 1, 1899, with the privi- premises are the best available for the purpose of relieving Public School 92. lege of four annual renewals. The property is known on the assessment map as Lot No.65, Block 342, in sec- 2. Premises No. 253 Spring street, north side, 58 feet g inches east of Varick tion 1, having an assessed valuation of $5o,000. and exempt from taxation. street, consist of a three-story brick building, 25 feet by go feet. on a lot 25 feet by The premises are well adapted for school purposes. 99 feet 6 inches, known on the assessment map as Lot No. 46, on Block 505, in Section I have taken into consideration the fact that the property is exempt from tax- 2. Assessed valuation, $10,o0o. Exempt. ation, and am of the opinion. in view of the accommodations afforded, that the terms These premises have been occupied by the Fire Department as quarters for Engine of the proposed lease are reasonable and iust, and that the same may properly receive Company 30, under lease, since before 189o, at an annual rental of $540, City to pay the approval of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. all taxes and Croton water rates. Lessor to pay all assessments. Respectfully. The last lease was authorized by resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. Fund, March is, 1898 (Minutes, page 23), for one year from January I, 1898, at an Approved: annual rental of $540. Said lease has been renewed annually on the same terms. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. 3. Premises in rear of No. 2801 Third avenue, west side, between Courtlandt avenue and East One Hundred and Forty-eighth street, consist of a plot of ground Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and about 20 feet by 22 feet, fenced in and partly covered by a one-story frame building, consent to the execution, by the Board of Education, of a lease to the City from the immediately adjoining in the rear of premises occupied by Engine Company 41, trustees of the Seventh Presbyterian Church of Jesus Christ, of the basement of the which is owned by the City (acquired December 26, 1874). This plot is the rear portion of a lot 25 feet by 112 feet (irregular), fronting on church on the northeast corner of Broome and Ridge streets, Borough of Manhattan. East One Hundred and Forty-eighth street, known as Lot No. 2o, on Block 2327, in for a term of one year. from the date of occupation. with the privilege of a renewal section 9. Assessed valuation (1902), $2,500. It has been occupied by the Fire De- from month to month, at an annual rental of fifteen hundred dollars ($t,soo), payable partment under lease since 1886 up to January 1, 5892, at an annual rental of $25, and monthly, the owners to furnish light, heat and janitor's service and to make interim since then at $75 per annum. and exterior repairs-the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent The last lease was authorized by resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fend November so, 1898 (Minutes, page 246), for one year from January r, 5899, at fair and reasonable, and that it would be for the interests of the City that such lease $75 per annum. Said lease has been renewed annually up to the present time on the he made. same terms. The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. As the lot occupied by the Fire Department is only 39 feet in depth on one side and 55 feet on the other, it is claimed by the Department that this adjoining plot in the rear is very essential for the use of the Department, as long as it remains in The following resolution was received from the Board of Education relative t° possession of the front lot. It is used as a storage for hay, grain, etc., and a an amendment to resolution authorizing a renewal of the lease of the basement and manure pit. parish house of St. John's German Lutheran Church. Fulton avenue, between One I am of the opinion that the terms of each of the aforesaid proposed renewals are reasonable and just, and that they may properly receive the approval of the Com- Hundred and Sixty-ninth and One Hundred and Seventieth streets, Borough of missioners of the Sinking Fund. The Bronx (sec page 652): Respectfully. Resolved. That the resolution adopted by the Board of Education on July 7, EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. 1902 (Journal, page 1,459), requesting the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized and directed to authorize a renewal of the lease of the basement and parish house of St. John's Ger- execute renewals of leases to the City for the use of the Fire Department, as follows: man Lutheran Church, Fulton avenue, between One Hundred and Sixty-ninth and One Hundred and Seventieth streets, Borough of The Bronx, used as an annex to First-Premises No. to8 John street, Borough of Manhattan. for a term of one Public School 6r, for one year from November 28, 1go2, with the privilege of renewal year from January r, 1903, at an annual rental of eighteen hundred dollars ($18,00o). for -'n additional year. at aii annual rental of $1,800, the other terms and conditions to be the same as those of the existing lease, be amended by inserting $2,roo in place nayable quarterly; otherwise upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the of $5,800. as the annual rental. existing lease thereof; Isabel R. Clark, lessor. A true copy of resolution adopted by the Executive Committee of the Board of Education on October 15, 1902. Second-Premises No. 253 Spring street, Borough of Manhattan, for a term of A. EMERSON PALMER, Secretary, Board of Education. one year from January s, 5903, at an annual rental of five hundred and forty dollars ($540). payable quarterly; otherwise upon the same terms and conditions as con- In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report and of- tained in the existing lease; Trinity Church Corporation, lessor. fered the following resolution: Third-No. 280/ Third avenue. Borough of The Bronx, being premises in the November 3, 1902. Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: rear of quarters of Engine Company 41, for a term of one year from January I, 1903, SIR-At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, held July 17, 1902 at an annual rental of seventy-five dollars ($751. payable nuarterly, and upon the (Minutes, page 653), a renewal of the lease for the premises on Fulton avenue between -theand conditions as contained in the existing lease; Emma Henneberger. One Hundred and Sixty-ninth street and One Hundred and Seventieth street, Bor- lessor, ough of The Bronx, was authorized for one year from November 28, 1902, at an mimed rental of $1.800. being the same terms as in the existing lease. -the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rents fair and reasonable, This is church property and the Trustees of St. John's German Lutheran Church and that it would be for the interests of the City that such leases be made. have declined to sign a renewal of this lease on the same terms, for the reason that The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. they do not consider the rental sufficient to remunerate them for the use of the church premises. and they request that the rental be increased $300 per annum. In the minutes of the Sinking Fund for October 26, 1900, page 423. a full descrip- tion of these premises will be found, showing that the school has the basement of The following communication was received from the Fire Department relative to the church, 12 feet in height and on a level with the street, and also a two-story brick an amendment to resolution authorizing a lease of premises on the south side of building in the rear, with a total available floor space of 4,168 square feet. East Fifth street, fifty-three feet east of White Plains avenue, Williamsbridge, Bor- The accommodations are good and the advanced rental, namely, $2,100 per annum, cannot he termed excessive, even though the church property is exempt ough of The Bronx (see page 738): from taxation, and I would therefore recommend that the Commissioners of the FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW YORK, Sinking Fund amend their resolution of July 17, 1902, by inserting $2,Ioo per annum Nos. 157 AND 159 EAST SIXTY-SEVENTH STREET. for the $r.800 contained therein, the Board of Education, by resolution adopted Octo. BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN, October 21, 1902. ber 15, 1902, having requested such amendment. Respectfully. The Hon. Commissioners of the Sinking Fund: EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. GENTLEMEN-I have the honor to request that the resolution adopted by your Com- Approved: mission August 21, 1002. at the request of this Denartment in communication under EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. date of the 6th of said month. in relation to the leasing of temporary auarters for the accommodation of Engine Company 62, be amended so as to read as follows: Resolved, That the resolution adopted by this Board at meeting held July 17. "Resolved. That the Corporation Counsel be and is hereby requested to prepare 1902, authorizing a renewal of the least to the City, from the Trustees of St. John's a lease to the City from Edmund C. Johnson of premises situated nn the south side of East Fifth street. 53 feet east of White Plains avenue. Williamsbridge, Borough of German Lutheran Church, of premises on Fulton avenue, between One Hundred The Bronx, consisting of a two-story brick stable about 28 feet by 64 feet, for the and Sixty-ninth and One Hundred and Seventieth streets, Borough of The Bronx, use of the Fire Denartment, for a term of twelve months from August 7, 1902. at for the use of the Board of Education, be and the same is hereby amended by sub- a r ntal of sixty dollars ($6o) per month; and the Commissioners of the Sinking stituting twenty-one hundred dollars ($2,100) as the rental, in place of eighteen Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable and that it would he for the interests of the City that such lease be made. the Comptroller is hereby authorized and hundred dollars ($1,800). directed to execute the same when prepared and annroved of by the Corporation The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. Counsel, as provided by sections 549 and 217 of the. Greater New York Charter." It appears that the lessor-unless he is accorded a recinrocal privilege-objects to the incorporation in the lease of a nrovision givinff to the City the privilege of The Comptroller presented the following report of the Engineer of the Depart- surrendering the premises upon thirty days' notice. and Tinder the circumstances, and in view of the consideration that even should the new home for this company now ment of Finance, and offered the following resolution, relative to a renewal of the in process of erection be ready for occiinancY before the exniration of twelve months leases of premises No. io8 John street and No. 253 Spring street. Borough of Man- from the date of the lease, the temnorary quarters could ctill be litilized for Denart- hattan, and No. 2801 Third avenue, Borough of The Bronx: ment purposes for the remainder of the term. I have deemed it advisable to renuect the amendment in the respect indicated of your resolution of August 21, 1902. author- November 1, 1902. izing a lease of the property in question. 110/1. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: Yours respectfully. SIR-Hon. Thomas Sturgis, Commissioner. Fire Department, City of New York, THOS. STURGIS, Commissioner. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1902. THE CITY RECORD. 7829
I see no objection to the proposed amendment, as requested by the Commis- In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the fqllowing report and of- -loner of the Fire Department, of the resolution adopted August 21, 1902, authoriz- fered the 1*i-flowing resolution: ing lease from Edmund C. Johnson, of premises situated on the south side of East October 27, 1902. Fifth street, Williamsbridge, Borough of The Bronx, for the use of the Fire Depart- Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: ment, October 28, 1902. Sm-Under date of October is, 1902, Hon. John McGaw Woollbury, Commissioner EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer, Department of Finance. of Street Cleaning, requests the consent and approval of the Commissioners of the In connection therewith the Comptroller offered the following resolution: Sinking Fund to a lease of the premises No. 231 Bowery, for a term of one year, from December 20, 1902, at an annual rental of $800, payable quarterly; the lessor to Resolved, That resolution adopted by this Board at meeting held August 21, build a necessary partition, to pay for the Croton water used on the premises, and 1902, requesting the C,orporation Counsel to prepare a lease to the City of premises to furnish sufficient steam to heat the said premises. situated on the south side of East Fifth street, Williamsbridge, Borough of the This proposed lease is for a section station to take the place of that at No. 167 Bronx, for use of the Fire Department, be and the same is hereby amended so as to Chrystie street. The lease for the premises No. 167 Chrystie street was made De- cember 19, 1899, for a term of three years, with a floor space of about 1,50o square read as follows: feet, at $720 per annum, the lessee to pay for water used, and to do all repairs and "Resolved, That the Corporation Counsel be and is hereby requested to prepare a alterations. lease to the City, from Edmund C. Johnson, of premises situated on the south side of I am told by the Deputy Commissioner of Street Cleaning that these premises East Fifth street, fifty-three, (53) feet east of White Plains avenue, Williamsbridge, are no longer suitable and that the landlord has notified the department that he proposes to raise the rent on a renewal. Borough of The Bronx, consisting of a two-story brick stable about 28 feet by 64 The premises at No. 231 Bowery consist of the ground floor of a rear five-story, feet, for the use of the Fire Department, for a term of twelve months from August 7, brick building, the upper stories being occupied by tenants. Good cement floor, 1932, at a rental of sixty dollars ($6o) per month; and the Commissioners of the well lighted, ceiling about 18 feet, heated by three steam radiators and piped for Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable, and that it would be for the gas. Lenght 63 feet, width 47 feet, containing about 2,670 square feet of available interests of the City that such lease be made, the Comptroller is hereby authorized floor space, which at $800 per annum will make a rental of about 3o cents per square foot. and directed to execute the same when prepared and approvd by the Corporation I consider the rental reasonable and just, and I would recommend that the Counsel, as provided by sections 149 and 217 of the Greater New York Charter." Commissioners of the Sinking Fund approve of the same, as requested. Which was unanimously adopted. Respectfully, EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. Approved: EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. The following communications were received from the Commissioners of Ac- Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and counts relative to a lease of Room No. 103 in the Stewart Building, No. 280 Broad- consent to the execution, by the Commissioner of Street Cleaning, of a lease to the way, Borough of Manhattan: City from Stephen G. Thomas, of the rear store of premises known as No. 231 NEW YORK, October 30, 1902. Bowery, Borough of Manhattan, with entrance thereto through the freight hallway, To the Honorable, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, New York City: etc., the lessor to put a partition around the stairway so as to inclose the said store GENTLEMEN-Owing to the large force of men now employed in, and the increasing from the hallway and stairway, and to place in said partition an ordinary door, for a demands on the Engineering Department of this office, we find that the present term of one year from December 20, 19o2, at an annual rental of eight hundred dol- quarters, Room No. 105 in the Stewart Building, has become too small, an 1 is very lars ($800), payable quarterly, the lessor to pay for the Croton water used on the much overcrowded. We, therefore, ask that the adjoining room, No. 103, which is vacant at the premises, and to furnish sufficient steam to heat the said premises-the Commis- present time, be rented for our use. Said room is suitable, has a floor space of 705 sioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable and that it square feet, and the yearly rental asked is $1,300. would be for the interests of the city that such lease be made. Respectfully, The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. WM. HEPBURN RUSSELL, EDWARD OWEN, Commissioners of Accounts. The following communication was received from the Department of Street Cleaning relative to the lease of premises on Jamaica avenue, near Gillen place, Bor- NEW YORK, November 5, 1902. ough of Brooklyn: To the Honorable Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of The City of New York: NEW YORK, September 19, 1902. Gentlemen-We herewith present further details regarding the necessities for Hon. SETH Low, Mayor, Chairman Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners: additional room for our Engineering Department, for which we recently made appli- cation to yo,ur Honorable Board. SIR-I desire the consent and approval of your Board, pursuant to section 541 of Room, 105, which we now occupy, contains 705 square feet, and is used as a the Greater New York Charter, as amended, for a lease from Frank D. Creamer, of general engineering office, also as a cement-testing and physical laboratory, but all that piece or parcel of land bounded and described as follows: owing to so large a part of the floor space being taken up by desks, closets for the Beginning at a point on the northeast corner of Jamaica avenue and Gillen keeping of necessary records, atlases, etc., there is not sufficient desk room for all place; thence northerly along the easterly line of Gillen place 25o feet; thence of the men employed in the engineering department; also, several physical instruments. easterly at right angles to the easterly line of Gillen place roo feet; thence southerly which are used in the examination of materials for construction, cannot be set up parallel with the easterly line of Gillen place 193 feet ix inches, more or less, to the permanently owing to the lack of room. northerly line of Jamaica avenue; thence southwesterly along the northerly line of For the same reason, therefore, our drawing table, which is frequently used, can Jamaica avenue 114 feet 8% inches, more or less, to the point or place of beginning: only be set up and used by moving the desks. excepting, however, the portion thereof on which is now situated a hotel consisting Room 104, which is used as our Chemical Laboratory, contains only 446 square of a strip of land 25 feet 9 inches in width, extending northerly along the westerly feet, and owing to the great accumulation of work in that line, the specimens of side of Gillen place 150 feet from the northwest corner of Jamaica avenue and which have to be preserved, more room for storage purp.o,ses and that examinations Gillen place, for a term of ten (to) years from the date of occupancy at an annual may be carried on more advantageously is required. rental until the ist day of May, 1903, of $3,500, payable quarterly, and thereafter for We trust that this further information will be sufficient. the remainder of the said term of all of the said premises without exception whatever Respectfully, at the annual rental of $4,000, payable quarterly; it being understood that the ex- WM. HEPBURN RUSSELL, isting lease from William F. Donovan to The City of New York for the use of the EDWARD OWEN. Department of Street Cleaning, dated the 29th day of July. 190x, with the consent Commissioners of Accounts. and approval of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, dated the loth day of June, 1901, as follows: The room required is on the third floor in the Stewart Building, Chambers "Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and street front, and contains an area of 700 square feet, which is at the rate of $1.85 per consent to the execution of a lease to the City by the Commissioners of Street square foot per annum, which I consider reasonable and just. Cleaning from William F. Donovan of the plot of ground in the Borough of Brook- EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer, Department of Finance. lyn, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly line of October 3r, 1902. Jamaica avenue, 28 feet 8 inches east of the easterly line of Gillen place; running thence northerly and parallel with Gillen place 236 feet; thence easterly at right Approved: angles with the easterly line of Gillen place 6o feet; thence southerly and parallel EDWARD M. GROUT. Comptroller. with the easterly line of Gillen place 202 feet 4 inches, more or less, to the northerly line of Jamaica avenue; thence westerly along the northerly line of Jamaica avenue In connection therewith the Comptroller offered the following resolutions: 58 feet 9%2 inches, more or less, to the point or place of beginning; with the stable Resolved, That the Corporation Counsel be and is hereby requested to pre- to be erected thereon in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to pare a lease to the City, from Horace Russell and Edward D. Harris, Executors and this Board for a term of ten (to) years from the completion and occupancy of said Trustees under the will of Henry Hilton, deceased, of Room No. 103 in the Stewart stable at an annual rental of $3,000, payable quarterly ; the lessor to put and keep the premises in good tenantable condition and to pay all ground taxes; the City to pay Building, No. 28o Broadway, Borough of Manhattan, for the use of the Commis- for water used on the premises-the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeming sioners of Accounts, for a term from the date of occupation to May 1, 1903, at a the said rent fair and reasonable, and that it would be for the interest of the City rental at the rate of thirteen hundred dollars t$I,3oo) per annum, otherrrise upon the that such lease be made," same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease of certain rooms, offices -and which said lease has since been assigned by said William F. Donovan to the said Frank D. Creamer shall be cancelled and surrendered at the execution and de- and apartments new occupied by the various City Department in said building; and livery of the proposed lease; the lessor to put and keep the premises in good tenant- the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable, able condition and to pay all ground taxes; the City to pay for the water used on and that it would be for the interests of the City that such lease be made, the Comp- the said premises. troller• is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same when prepared and It will be perceived that the existing lease referred to above consists of a strip approved by he Corporation Counsel, as provided by sections 149 and 217 of the of land running through the said premises, and it is proposed to cancel said lease and to take one lease from Mr. Creamer for the entire land, from now until the first Greater New York Charter. of May next, excluding the above-mentioned hotel and its appurtenances, and there- Which was unanimously adopted. after for the remainder of the term the entire plot of ground as dscribed above. Respectfully, JOHN McG. WOODBURY, Commissioner. The following communication was received from the Department of Street Clean- In connection therewith the Comptroller presented the following report and ing relative to a lease of premises No. 231 Bowery, Borough of Manhattan: offered the following resolution: October io, 1902. NEW YORK, October 15, 1902. I-Ion. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: lion. SETH Low, Mayor, Chairman Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners: Sit-Hon. John McGaw Woodbury, Commissioner of Street Cleaning, in com- Sta-I request the consent and approval of your Board for a lease, pursuant to munication under date of September 19, 1902, requests the Commissioners of the Section 541 of the Greater New York Charter, as amended, from Stephen G. Thomas, Sinking Fund to cancel the lease of premises, used as a Street Cleaning Department of the rear store of premises known as No. 231 Bowery, with entrance thereto through stable on Jamaica avenue (6o feet by 202 feet and 4 inches-236 feet by 68 feet 9,A the freight hallway for a term of one (I) year beginning December 20, 1902, for the inches) 28 feet 8 inches east of Gillen place, Borough of Brooklyn, authorized by the use of the Department of Street Cleaning, at an annual rental of $800, payable quar- Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, June 20, 1901, for a term of to years from Oc- terly; the lessor to put a partition around the stairway so as to enclose the said store tober 28, 1901, date of occupation, at $3,000 per annum ; lessee, Frank Creamer, as- from the hallway and stairway and to place in said partition an orainary door; the signee of Wm. F. Donovan, and the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund are requested lessor to pay for the Croton water used on the premises and to furnish sufficient steam to authorize a lease from Frank D. Creamer, of all that piece or parcel of land heat to warm the said premises. bounded and described as follows: The store is about 47 feet by 6o feet and contains two radiators. "Beginning at a point on the northeast corner of Jamaica avenue and Gillen This proposed lease is for a section station to take the place of that at No. 167 place; thence northerly along the easterly line of Gillen place 25o feet; thence east- Chrystie street now leased from the Henry C. Miner estate and which expires on the erly at right angles to the easterly line of Gillen place too feet; thence southerly 19th of December next. parallel with the easterly line of Gillen place 193 feet it inches, more or less, to the Respectfully, northerly line of Jamaica avenue; thence southwesterly along the northerly line of JOHN McG. WOODBURY, Commissioner. • Jamaica avenue 114 feet 8% inches, more or less, to the point or place of beginning; 7830 THE CITY RECORD. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1902.
excepting, however, the portion thereof on which is now situated a hotel consisting Map of the Fifteenth Ward, Borough of Brooklyn, Land Map section 9, Block 2781; of a strip of land 25 feet g inches in width extending northerly along the westerly assessed valuation (1902), $5,600. side of Gillen place 150 feet from the northwest corner of Jamaica avenue and Gillen I am of the opinion that the rent reserved, viz., $1,600 per annum, is full, and place, for a term of ten (to) years from the date of occupancy at an annual rental after advising the owner that you would not approve of a new lease at so high a until the first day of May, 1903, of $3,500, payable quarterly, and thereafter for the rental, but would seek other quarters for the accommodation of the Court unless a remainder of the said term of all of the said premises without exception whatever material reduction thereon was made, he has submitted to you an offer in writing at the annual rental of $4,000, payable quarterly." to accept the sum of $1,350 per annum after May 18, 1903. The proposed lease includes the premises described in the original lease, and I would therefore recommend that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund a strip of land 14 feet 6 inches by 193 feet it inches-202 feet 4 inches easterly of the authorize a lease of the premises on the southwest corner of Manhattan avenue said premises originally leased, also a strip 25 feet 9 inches by 236 feet-25o feet on (formerly Ewen street) and Powers street, known as No. 249 Manhattan avenue, Gillen place. Borough of Brooklyn, for the use of the City Magistrate's Court, Fifth District, The hotel on the northeast corner of Jamaica avenue and Gillen place is not to Second Division, for a term of five years from May 18, 1902, the annual rental for be included until May I, 1903. On occupation of the hotel it is proposed to give up the first year to be at the rate of $1,o, payable quarterly, and the annual rental for the premises No. 2495 Atlantic avenue, leased for sectional stations Nos. 24 and 25, at each of the succeeding four years to be at the rate of $1,350, payable quarterly, the $300 per annum. owner, John Auer (No. 8o9 Willoughby avenue, Brooklyn), to keep the premises in The additional land will be of great benefit to the Department of Street Cleaning, repair both inside and outside during the said term and to pay the water tax. affording space for a yard and giving a rear entrance from Gillen place. The hotel Respectfully, when repaired and thoroughly painted will make suitable quarters for sectional sta- EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. tions. Approved: The rentals asked are full, but not excessive, and I think the Commissioners of EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. the Sinking Fund may properly authorize the lease as requested by the Commissioner of Street Cleaning. Resolved, That the Corporation Counsel be and is hereby requested to pre- I would advise that the lease require the hotel to be thoroughly renovated and pare a lease to the City, from John Auer, of the premises on the southwest corner painted outside and inside, and ready for occupation by May r, 1893. of Manhattan avenue (formerly Ewen street) and Powers street, known as No. 249 Respectfully, Manhattan avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, for the use of the City Magistrate's Court, EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer. Approved: Fifth District, Second Division, for a term of five years from May 18, 1902, at an EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller. annual rental for the first year at the rate of sixteen hundred dollars ($1,600), payable quarterly, and the annual rental for each of the succeeding four years at the rate of thirteen hundred and fifty dollars ($1,350), payable quarterly, the owner to keep the premises in repair, both inside and outside, during the term of the lease, and to pay the water tax-and the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable, and that it would be for the interests of the City that said lease be made, the Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to execute the 1_93: 1/ " 7 same, when prepared and approved by the Corporation Counsel, as provided by 4 sections 149 and 217 of the Greater New York Charter. The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. 2 Seo7y spy The following communication was received from the President of the Borough 237-1-air of The Bronx relative to a lease of premises at One Hundred and Seventy-fifth street and Anthony avenue, Borough of The Bronx: NEW YORK, October 22, 1902. Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: DEAR SIR-Mr. Joseph Pickard, the Property Clerk of this borough, reports to me Li 48:4' ! 36 01, that by some inadvertency the lease of the Mount Hope Stable, situated at One 4=',-ez.,..; ,Zrepe.e.-Z ki Hundred and Seventy-fifth street and Anthony avenue, has not been renewed this c‘i 0 ': / '5. e'.(--j 2<.5-for year, due, as he informs me, to the absence of Mr. Schmenger, the lessor, in Europe, about May 1 of this year. 250:0 " I would respectfully suggest that the Sinking Fund Commissioners authorize the renewal of the lease for one year from May I, 1902, as the use of the premises is re- GILL EN quired for the Bureau of Highways in this borough. Yours truly, Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of and LOUIS F. HAFFEN, President of the Borough of The Bronx. consent to the execution, by the Commissioner of Street Cleaning, of a lease to the The above lease was authorized for a term of one year from May t, igloo, with City, from Frank D. Creamer, of all that piece or parcel of land in the Borough of the privilege of four annual renewals, at $42o per annum. The terms are reasonable, Brooklyn, bounded and described as follows: and I would recommend that the lease be renewed for one year from May 1, 1902, Beginning at a point on the northeast corner of Jamaica avenue and Gillen place; with the privilege of two further renewals of one year each. thence northerly along the easterly line of Gillen place 250 feet; thence easterly at EUG. E. McLEAN, Engineer, Department of Finance. right angles to the easterly line of Gillen place, um feet; thence southerly parallel October 24, 1902. with the easterly line of Gillen place 193 feet, II inches, more or less, to the northerly In connection therewith the Comptroller offered the following resolution: line of Jamaica avenue; thence southwesterly along the northerly line of Jamaica Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized and directed to exe- avenue 114 feet, 8% inches, more or less, to the point or place of beginning; except- cute a renewal of the lease to the City, from J. P. Schmenger, of premises on the ing, however, the portion thereof on which is now situated a hotel consisting of a south side of East One Hundred and Seventy-fifth street (Prospect place), between strip of land 25 feet, 9 inches in width, extending northerly along the westerly side Anthony avenue and Crane place (now Clay avenue), Borough of The Bronx, occu- of Gillen place 150 feet from the northwest corner of Jamaica avenue and Gillen place. pied by the Bureau of highways of the President of the Borough of The Bronx, for -for a term of ten years from the date of occupancy at an annual rental until the a term of one (t) year from May I, 1902, with the privilege of two (2) further re- first day of May, 1903, of thirty-five hundred dollars ($3,500), payable quarterly, and newals of one (I) year each, at a rental of thirty-five dollars ($35) per month; other- thereafter for the remainder of the said term of all of the said premises without wise upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease-the exception whatever, at the annual rental of four thousand dollars ($4,000), payable Commissioners of the Sinking Fund deeminn- the said rent fair and reasonable, and quarterly; the lessor to thoroughly renovate and paint the hotel building, both out- it would be for the interests of the Cit,, that such lease be made. side and inside, to put and keep the premises in good tenantable repair, and to pay Which was unanimously adopted. all ground taxes; the City to pay for the water used on the premises and the hotel building to be ready for occupation by May I, 1903-the Commissioners of the Sinking The Comptroller presented a report of the Engineer of the Department of Fund deeming the said rent fair and reasonable and that it would be for the interests of the City that such lease be made; and Finance, relative to a request of the Register of the County of New York for a lease Pearl street, southwest corner Resolved, That upon the execution and delivery of the above-mentioned lease, of quarters in the Hallenbeck Building, Nos. 497-503 the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby approve of the cancellation and sur- of Park street, Borough of Manhattan, pending the completion of the new Hall of render of the existing lease of a part of these premises, authorized by the Com- Records. missioners of the Sinking Fund at meeting held June 20, 1901, for a term of ten Laid over. years, from October 28, 1901, at three thousand dollars ($3,000) per annum. The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. The Comptroller presented the following statement and resolution relative to a transfer of one million dollars ($1,000,000) from "Interest" to "Redemption Fund": November t, 1902. The Comptroller presented the following report and offered the following reso- Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: lution, relative to a lease of premises No. 249 Manhattan avenue, Borough of SIR-I hereby certify that the available cash balance in the City Treasury to the Brooklyn, for the City Magistrate's Court, Fifth District: credit of the "Sinking Fund for the Payment of Interest on the City Debt," at the close of business, October 31, 1902, was $1,199,250.73. October 24, 1902. Respectfully, Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: JOSEPH HAAG, Chief Bookkeeper. Sin-A five year lease from John Auer to the City of Brooklyn, of premises on the southwest corner of Manhattan avenue (formerly Ewen street) and Powers Resolved, That a warrant payable from the "Sinking Fund for the Payment of street, known as No. 249 Manhattan avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, at an annual Interest on the City Debt" be drawn in favor of the Chamberlain, for the sum of one rental of $1,600, payable quarterly, expired on May 18, 1902. million dollars ($1,000,000), to be by him deposited in the City Treasury to the credit The premises have been and are occupied by the City Magistrate's Court, Fifth of the "Sinking Fund for the Redemption of the City Debt No. thereby transfer- District, Second Division, On September 16, 1902, Hon. Frank E. O'Reilly, a Jus- ring the amount of surplus revenue of the "Sinking Fund for the Payment of Interest tice of said Court, in reply to a communication of August 4, 1902, from this Depart- ment, states that a renewal of said lease would seem advisable; that there is no on the City Debt" to the "Sinking Fund for the Redemption of the City Debt No. i," probability of the City erecting a building for Court uses in that district in the near pursuant to section 209 of the Greater New York Charter. future; that the premises now occupied are fairly well adapted for the purposes; that Which resolution was unanimously adopted. he saw no reason why they should not be taken for another term of five years, pro- vided the owner would make certain necessary repairs. At my request, Mr. Frank J. Helmle, Superintendent of Public Buildings and Offices, Borough of Brooklyn, caused an examination of the premises to be made The following communication was received from the Department of Health, rela- for the purpose of ascertaining the nature and extent of such alterations and repairs tive to a lease of premises Nos. 54 and 56 Water street, Stapleton, Borough of Rich- as were necessary to put the building in a good and tenantable condition. A copy mond: of his report and recommendations is attached hereto. NEW YORK, October 23, 1902. Mr. John Auer, the owner, has agreed in writing to attend to and complete at Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller of The City of New York: once all the alterations and repairs as recommended in said report, which he esti- SIR-At a meeting of the Board of Health of the Department of Health, held mates will cost about $800. The building is of brick, 25 feet 5 inches front and rear and 37 feet in depth, October 22, 1902, it was basement and two stories in height, with an extension 25 feet 5 inches by 37 feet 6 Resolved, That application be and is hereby made to the Honorable the Commis- inches, two stories in height, connected with the main building. The lot, 25 feet 5 sioners of the Sinking Fund for a lease for one year from November t, 1902, with inches by 74 feet 6 inches, is known as Lot No. I, on Block 63 on the Assessment privilege of renewal, of premises Nos. 54 and 56 Water street, Stapleton, Borough of