Construction Update: Weeks of 9/16/24 and 9/23/24

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600 W. 125th Street

Current Phase of Construction: Curtainwall and Interior Fit-Out

• Noisy work should be expected during most days during this phase of construction.
• The curtain wall contractor will install western exterior walls by using small lifts and exterior scaffolding.
• This phase is anticipated to be complete in September 2024, weather permitting.

What is Happening During the Next Two Weeks:

• Utilities and the fire alarm system are being installed and inspected throughout the building.
• The building enclosure contractor is completing the installation of exterior panels.
• Installation of flooring, terrace pavers, kitchen cabinets, millwork, tiling, finishing drywall and painting is in progress on upper floors.

Studebaker Building Façade Repairs and Roof Replacement

• The terracotta installation at the ground level will continue at both street elevations. Expect medium to high levels of intermittent drilling noise. This noise will be more noticeable on the lower floors. 
• The estimated completion is October 2024.

Please note that all activities are subject to change based on weather and other field conditions.

What to Expect

• Working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Some work may also be performed after hours and on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in accordance with all necessary permits.
• Note that the contractor will begin daily set-up preparations 30 to 60 minutes before work commences and will perform site clean-up 30 to 60 minutes after work is completed.
• Although contractors carefully stage construction activities to minimize disruption to the surrounding community, the nature of construction work is such that some disruptions will occur.
• Although contractors carefully stage construction activities to minimize disruption to the surrounding community, the nature of construction work is such that some disruptions will occur. Expect some noise, vibration, dust, and other related impacts due to construction. Visit the project page to learn about our comprehensive clean construction program and mitigation protocols.
• The parking lane will be closed on the south side of W. 125th Street from Broadway to St. Clair Place. Parking will not be available on the south side of W. 125th Street from Broadway to the mid-block in front of the entire length of the 600 W. 125th Street construction fence.
• Refer to street signage for the west side of Broadway from 129th to 130th Streets — parking is allowed from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and on weekends.