Force of the Thirty-sixth Precinct, for six months from November 1, 1904, the short term being requested on account of new station-house being built for the Thirty-sixth Precinct, which should be completed at or about the time of expiration of the lease, and consent of Mrs. Cunningham having been obtained to renewal for such period. Very respectfully, WM. H. KIPP, Chief Clerk. Approved for renewal for a period of six months from November 1, 1904, otherwise upon the same terms and conditions as are contained in the existing lease. MORTIMER J. BROWN, Appraiser of Real Estate in Charge of Bureau. In connection therewith the Comptroller offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a renewal of the lease to the City, from Mrs. Catharine T. Cunningham, as general guardian, etc., of premises on the southwest corner of Washington avenue and One Hundred and Sixtieth street, Borough of The Bronx, for use of the Police Department, for a period of six months from November 1, 1904, at a rental at the rate of nine hundred and fifty dollars ($950) per annum, payable quarterly, otherwise upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease, -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 such lease be made. Which was unanimously adopted. The following communication was received from the Police Department, relative to a renewal of the lease of premises on Main street, Tottenville, Borough of Richmond: NEW YORK, June 21, 1904. To the Honorable the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund: GENTLEMEN-The Police Commissioner this day Ordered, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and are hereby respectfully requested to rescind their resolution adopted August 10, 1903, amending their resolution of June 10, 1903, making the terms of lease for premises owned by Martin L. Fisher, at Tottenvilie, Borough of Richmond, for three years from July 1, 1903, under certain conditions, viz.: That the lessor should erect a stable to accommodate ten horses on ground adjoining the present precinct sub-station, etc. Ordered. That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and are hereby respectfully requested to authorize the Comptroller to execute renewal of lease from Martin L. Fisher of premises situated on the southerly side of East Broadway, near Main street, in the Village of Tottenville, Borough of Richmond, for the use of the Police Department for a term of three years from July 1, 1904, at an annual rental of four hundred and eighty dollars ($480), payable quarterly, upon the same terms and conditions as existing lease. Very respectfully, WM. H. KIPP, Chief Clerk. I would respectfully recommend that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund rescind the resolution of August 10, 1903, amending a resolution of June 10, 1903, authorizing a lease of the premises owned by Martin L Fisher, at Tottenville, Borough of Richmond, for Police Department purposes, and herewith approve of the request of the Police Department for a renewal of the lease of premises situated on the northerly side of East Broadway, near Main street, Tottenville, Borough of Richmond, for the use of the Police Department, for a term of three years from July 1, 1904, at an annual rental of $480, payable quarterly, otherwise upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease. MORTIMER J. BROWN, Appraiser of Real Estate in Charge of Bureau. In connection therewith the Comptroller offered the following resolutions: Resolved, That the resolution adopted by this Board at meeting held August 10, 1903, amending resolution adopted at meeting held June 10, 1903, authorizing the lease of premises on East Broadway, near Main street, in the Village of Tottenville, Borough of Richmond, for the use of the Police Department, be and the same is hereby rescinded. Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a renewal of the lease to the City from Martin L. Fisher, of premises situated on the southerly side of East Broadway, near Main street, in the Village of Tottenville, Borough of Richmond, for the use of the Police Department, for a term of three years from July 1, 1904, at an annual rental of four hundred and eighty dollars ($480), payable quarterly, otherwise upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease, -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 such lease be made. Which were severally unanimously adopted. The following communication was received from the Board of Coroners, Borough of The Bronx, relative to a renewal of the lease of premises at corner of Third and Tremont avenues, Borough of The Bronx : Hon. N. TAYLOR PHILLIPS, Secretary, Commissioners of Sinking Fund: DEAR SIR-The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on May 2, 1902, authorized the leasing of the second floor of the premises on the northeast corner of Third and Tremont avenues, Borough of The Bronx, for the term of two years, with the privilege of renewal, for the use of the Coroners of the Borough of The Bronx. The term of the lease expired on the 1st day of May this year, and we would respectfully suggest that it be renewed for two years from that date. The owner of said premises is John P. Friedhoff, and they may be described as the second floor of the building located at the northeast corner of Third and Tremont ave nues, Borough of The Bronx, New York City. The proposed term is two years from May 1, 1904. The rent is $1,500 (fifteen hundred dollars) per annum, payable in quarterly equal payments. The lessor makes all repairs at his own expense, pays water rent and furnishes light and heat. It is absolutely necessary that offices and court-room be provided for the Coroners and the premises recommended are the most reasonable that can be secured for the purpose desired. The rent is paid from the appropriation for "Rents," whch is sufficient to cover this expense. JOSEPH I. BERRY, Approved for renewal on the same terms and conditions as in the existing lease, for a period of two years from May 1, 1904; lessor, John P. Friedhoff. MORTIMER J. BROWN, In connection therewith the Comptroller offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a renewal of the lease to the City, from John P. Friedhoff, of the second floor of premises on the northeast corner of Tremont and Third avenues, Borough of The Bronx, for the use of the Coroners, for a term of two years from May 1, 1904, at an annual rental of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500), payable quarterly, and on the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease; 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 such lease be made. Which was unanimously adopted. The Comptroller presented the following report and offered the following resolation relative to an amendment to resolution authorizing a lease of premises No. 209 East Twenty-third street, Borough of Manhattan, for the College of The City of New York (see pages 205, 245 and 592). Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: AUGUST 12, 1904. SIR-The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held the 29th day of February, 1904, adopted a resolution authorizing a lease of premises known as No. 209 East Twenty-third street, Borough of Manhattan, for the use of the College of The City of New York, which was amended on March 29, 1904, and July 20, 1904. This lease was intended to be for the entire building (see Minutes, Sinking Fund, 1902, page 68). I would respectfully recommend that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund adopt a resolution amending the resolution relating to the lease of premises No. 209 East Twenty-third street, Borough of Manhattan, by striking out the words, "excepting therefrom one-half of the basement and the entire first floor." Respectfully submitted for approval, MORTIMER J. BROWN, Appraiser of Real Estate in Charge of Bureau. Resolved, That the resolution adopted by this Board at meeting held February 29. 1904, and as amended by resolutions adopted March 29, 1904, and July 20, 1904, authorizing a renewal of the lease of premises No. 209 East Twenty-third street, Borough of Manhattan, for the use of the College of The City of New York, be and the same is hereby further amended by striking out the words "excepting therefrom one-half of the basement and the entire first floor." The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. The Comptroller presented the foliowing report and offered the following resolution relative to an amendment to resolution authorizing a lease of premises No. 112 Fulton avenue, Long Island City, for the Queens Borough Library: ' Hon. EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller: AUGUST 17, 1904. SIR-The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held February 5, 1904, authorized a lease of the premises No. 112 Fulton avenue, Long Island City, Borough of Queens, for the use of the Queens Borough Library, from Patrick II. McKean, It appears that the name of the lessor should read Patrick H. McKeon, instead of "Patrick H. McKean," and I would respectfully recommend that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund authorize the amendment. Respectfully submitted for approval, MORTIMER J. BROWN, Appraiser of Real Estate in Charge of Bureau. Resolved, That the resolution adopted by this Board at meeting held February 5, 1904, authorizing a lease to the City, from Patrick H. McKean, of premises No. 112 Fulton avenue, Long Island City, Borough of Queens, for the use of the Queens Borough Library, be and the same is hereby amended by substituting "Patrick H. McKeon" as the lessor, in place of "Patrick H. McKean." The report was accepted and the resolution unanimously adopted. The following communication was received from the Queens Borough Library, relative to a renewal of the lease of premises corner Second avenue and Fifth street, College Point: LONG ISLAND CITY, August 8, 1904. Sinking Fund Commission, No. 280 Broadway, New York City: Gentlemen—I would respectfully request you to renew the lease of the premises in the Conrad Poppenhusen Institute at College Point from the Conrad Poppenhusen Association, on the same terms as the last lease, for a term of one year from December 31, 1903. The association, through one of its members, agrees to the renewal, which was provided for in the old lease. Believe me, Very truly yours, WALTER G. FREY, President. The lease for the premises on the southeast corner of Second avenue and Fifth street, College Point, Borough of Queens, is hereby approved for renewal for a term of one year from December 31, 1903, otherwise upon the same terms and conditions. as in the existing lease. Lessor, Conrad Poppenhusen Association. MORTIMER J. BROWN, Appraiser of Real Estate in Charge of Bureau. In connection therewith the Comptroller offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a renewal of the lease to the City, from the Conrad Poppenhusen Association, of three rooms on the first floor of the Poppenhusen Institute, on the southeast corner of Second avenue and Fifth street, College Point, Borough of Queens, for the use of the Queens Borough Library, for a term of one year from December 31, 1903, at an annual rental of three hundred and sixty dollars ($360), payable quarterly, otherwise upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease -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 such lease be made. Which was unanimously adopted. The following communication was received from the Queens Borough Library, relative to a renewal of the lease of premises at No. 923 Steinway avenue, Long Island City: LONG ISLAND CITY, August 8, 1904. Sinking Fund Commission, No. 280 Broadway, New York City: GENTLEMEN-I would respectfully request you to renew the lease of premises at No. 923 Steinway avenue, Long Island City, on the same terms as last lease, for a term of one year from May 8, 1904. The owner, Christoph Graeser, agrees to the renewal, which was provided for in the old lease. Believe me, Very truly yours, WALTER G. FREY, President. |