HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260641 71 Ludlow St. Exterior Modifications SSPF LetterBoard of Directors
Christopher Armer
President
Sheila Sperling
Vice President
Tiffany Blair
Secretary
Kira Karbocus
Treasurer
Molly Brindle
Joseph DeLeva
Michele Funiciello
James Gold
Alex Kammler
Stuart Kaufman
Vincent LaTerra
Samantha Nass
Michelle Paquette-Deuel
Ellen Sheehan
Jason Thomas
Roger Woody
James Kettlewell
emeritus
Staff
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
Dianne Winter
Development Director
Marcy Driemiller
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
October 21, 2026
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 71 Ludlow Street – Exterior Alterations & Additions
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application to make exterior alterations
and construct two additions.
The Colonial Revival residence was constructed circa 1925. It is a contributing building to the East
Side Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house previously had
different balustrades as seen in the survey photos taken in 1992 (see attached). Although, it is uncertain
whether the balustrades were original to the house or later additions.
Article 13.9 Design Review H. Historic Review Approved Standards:
9. Treatment of Major Building Elements
b. Windows
Existing historic windows and window openings must be retained and rehabilitated whenever
possible. Restoration of historic openings is encouraged where previously altered.
Per the City of Saratoga Springs Historic District Guidelines for Windows and Doors:
Windows:
• Maintain original trim details and the original configuration, size, shape, and proportion of
windows.
• Original window size and location should be preserved. Do not replace windows with units
that alter the original size of the window openings or trim detail.
The historic window configuration of the existing sunroom is a character-defining feature of the house
that should be preserved. However, because the windows proposed for removal to accommodate a
bathroom addition are not visible from the street, the Foundation does not oppose their removal,
provided they are carefully removed and stored on-site to allow for the future restoration of the sunroom.
The proportions of the proposed second-story rear addition and the use of cedar shingles are not
consistent with the architectural character of the house. Nevertheless, because these changes will not be
visible from the street, the Foundation does not oppose the proposed alterations to the west elevation.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
C. Christopher Armer Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Jennifer & Stephen Dempsey, Owners
Teakwood Builders, Agent
Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org