Construction Update: Weeks of 8/7/23 and 8/14/23

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600 W. 125th Street

Current Phase of Construction: Superstructure:

• Noisy work should be expected during most days during this phase of construction.
• The superstructure phase is substantially complete, and the superstructure contractor is demobilizing with minor punchlist items continuing through the fall.

What is Happening During the Next Two Weeks:

• Removal of the tower crane beginning at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, continuing into the late evening Saturday, and resuming at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 6 until completed.
• Con Edison is performing work in vaults located within the sidewalk on W. 125th Street in front of the project site between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Work will be performed intermittently. Noise blankets are in place on the interior and outside of the construction fence to help mitigate noise.
• Overnight utility street work to install sewer connections for Con Edison power service will be performed between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., pending the approval of permits. This work involves saw cutting and breaking up the street by using jackhammers, road saw, and backhoe. A dump truck will be used to remove material.
• Utilities and fire department standpipe are being installed throughout the building.
• Elevator rail installation is in progress.
• Concrete trucks and pumps will be used to pour curbs, parapets, etc.
• The building enclosure contractor is completing deliveries and installing exterior panels.
• Layout and installation of interior walls by masons and carpenter.
• Regular work hours temporarily extended until 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Studebaker Building Façade Repairs and Roof Replacement

• Demolition at the south elevation ground level will continue until August 18.
• Terra cotta repair (pinning of existing terra cotta), lintel replacement, and miscellaneous masonry repairs will continue at the north elevation ground level.
• Installation of the new roofing membrane and flashing will continue for about 6-8 weeks.
• Terra cotta installation will continue at the elevator tower.

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

What to Expect

• Regular working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, with after-hours work occurring until 8:00 p.m. Some work may also be performed on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and after hours in accordance with all necessary permits. After-hours permit approved for 6:30 a.m. operation of the hoist to transport workers to floors where work is being performed. This permit is required as a safety precaution to reduce overcrowding as well as to help mitigate noise at the loading dock.
• Work hours for the crane removal are Saturday, August 5 from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., but may continue outside of these hours due to unforeseen issues.
• Work hours for overnight utility street work are 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, with possible work hours on Saturday and Sunday in accordance with all necessary permits by the NYC Department of Transportation. Noise blankets are in place on the interior and outside of the construction fence to help mitigate noise.
• 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. 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.