To satisfy and preserve any historical significance, a proposed scope of work below describes all work which would take place on the lot to retain historical relevance. The goal in any restoration/remediation would be to preserve historic relevance to the front facade, as well as providing a new/contemporary design that creates a dialogue with the local vernacular. As indicated in the report, the building is not an example of high style Italianate.

Due to this building being directly out to the public right of way, with minimal visibility from the street, it is proposed to restore the façade, keep building footprint as is, and build a new floor above. 373 3rd Ave will be at an equivalent height, masking 375 3rd Ave. which will not impose an obstruction to the surrounding buildings. Two options will be proposed for the rear façade.
One being to match the front façade masonry, and a second being to replace back to the clapboard siding which was originally on the front façade, to match an Italianate-Influenced Vernacular.

Scope Consists Of:
1. Replace Façade Siding with Wood Clapboard Siding to Match Historical Context or Repair
Existing Façade.
2. Replace Windows with High Performance Windows – Match Existing Windows
3. Repair and Rebuild Cornice to Match Existing
4. Add new floor above
5. New floor windows and doors are to match the existing
6. The upper level façade to match or compliment the below levels

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This building is not an example of high style Italianate architecture; it is an example of a vernacular style dwelling typical of the visual and cultural characteristics of the Italian Village neighborhood. This building is not in a historic district. This architectural style and historical vernacular should not impose on the overall progression of the neighborhood. The historic vernacular should be something that is built upon, as it has been within the previous decades, blending and merging the historic feel of Jersey City with the R-5 Zone. The proposed scope does not envision a building demo. The goal in any restoration/remediation would be to preserve historic relevance to the front facade, as well as providing a new/contemporary design that creates a dialogue with the local vernacular.