Peter Brant Files Work Permits for Converted Con Ed Station; Mad Men Sculpture Coming to Midtown

• In addition to transforming his East Village home and former Con Ed substation into a gallery and art study center, Peter Brant plans to restore the building’s façade and add a roof terrace, among other alterations. [EV Grieve]
• The city’s “Taxi Kingpin” can’t pay his bills thanks to Uber. [NYP]
• A permanent “Mad Men” sculpture is being unveiled on Monday in front of the Time & Life Building, where the fictional offices of Sterling Cooper & Partners are located. [Gothamist]
• Illegal curb cuts and driveways are a big problem in the outer boroughs. Here’s a map of all complaints related to the issue. [DNAinfo]
• Eight inspiring instances of contemporary Irish architecture. [Architizer]

Images: 421 East 6th Street (L); Cast of Mad Men (R)