Project Completed
June 30, 2010

The project at 10 Washington Place is complete.

Project Final Phase
June 4, 2010

The façade (from the 2nd floor down) of 10 Washington Place will be cleaned and repainted later this month.

Scaffolding will be installed on June 17, 2010. The power washing will begin on Monday, June 21, 2010 and continue until about June 25, 2010. During this time there will be some minor noise associated with the power washer. The workers are only using water to clean the façade. The sidewalk will remain open during this time.

Once the washing is complete, they will begin to patch and paint the façade. This work is projected to last a week and start around June 28, 2010.

These dates may change slightly, if there are unforeseeable delays as some of the work is weather dependent.

Water Tank Removal
November 6, 2009

On Wednesday, November 11, 2009 a boom truck will be parked in front of 10 Washington Place to will remove and replace the water tank on the roof of 10 Washington Place. Pieces of the old water tank will be removed and a new tank will be delivered via the same truck.

The street will remain open to traffic during this time.

Work is expected to be completed by Friday, November 13, 2009.

Substantial Completion
September 3, 2009

The project has been substantially completed and the building is ready for occupancy. Final roof repairs are scheduled to be completed by September 14, 2009.

Project Final Phase
August 17, 2009

On Wednesday, August 19, 2009 work will begin on the new roof. This work is projected to take approximately three weeks depending on the weather. There will be moderate amounts of noise and some odor associated with coating the roof with a new membrane, which is normal.

Late this week the scaffolding and sidewalk bridge will be taken down as the construction team begins to level out the sidewalk. Once the sidewalk bridge is removed from the site the new sidewalk will be poured. Also, the container that has been temporarily in front of the building will be removed within the next week.

Furniture deliveries will continue the rest of this week as the building nears completion. The building will be ready for occupancy as early as next week.

Project Update
August 4, 2009

The project is in the final stages of construction. Roof work is scheduled over the next few weeks, but the focus of the work this month will be preparing the building for occupancy. The interior build out will continue as flooring materials, lighting, and other fixtures are installed in the coming weeks.

10 Washington Place is scheduled to be ready for occupancy at the end of August 2009.

Project Update
July 2, 2009

Work continues on the roof of the building and the interior construction of floors. There will be a delivery of large mechanical equipment, which is expected to occur on Friday, July 10, 2009. There may be a temporary street closure in conjunction with this delivery. The sidewalk bridge is expected to be removed at the end of July and the building will be ready for occupancy in August.

Weekend Work
June 5, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10 Washington Place from 9AM-4PM.

There will be no work on Sunday, June 7, 2009.

Project Update
May 29, 2009

Beginning the week of June 1, 2009, work is scheduled to begin on the water main lines in front of the building. This will require a temporary sidewalk closure as they work on the street directly in front of 10 Washington Place. The work is expected to take approximately one week.

They continue to work on the roof and the construction and wiring of the interior floors for the next month. Additional steel deliveries are scheduled.

There will also be additional work on Saturdays.

Temporary Street Closure - Date Change
May 26, 2009

The temporary street closure on Washington Place between Greene and Mercer Streets will now take place on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 7AM-6PM. There will be no parking allowed on the street while it is closed.

Memorial Day
May 21, 2009

There will be NO work on Monday, May 25, 2009 in observance of Memorial Day.

Temporary Street Closure
May 21, 2009

A temporary street closure is scheduled on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 on Washington Place between Greene and Mercer Streets from 7AM - 6PM. The street will be closed while an HVAC unit is delivered. A mobile crane will be brought in that morning and will leave once the delivery is made. The street will reopen once work is completed.

Temporary Street Closure
May 15, 2009

Next week a temporary street closure on Washington Place is scheduled on Friday, May 22, 2009 for delivery of the HVAC units, but could be occur the following week. We will update once the date and times are confirmed.

Saturday Work Scheduled
May 15, 2009

There will be additional work Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 9AM-5PM. All work will be limited to the interior.

Weekend Work Scheduled
May 8, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 10 Washington Place from 9AM-4PM. The work will be interior and quiet.

No work is scheduled on Sunday, May 10, 2009.

Project Update
May 5, 2009

Construction continues at 10 Washington Place. In May, a temporary lane closure is projected while the construction team works on the water main connection. A street closure for delivery of HVAC equipment is also projected.

In the coming weeks, there will be an increase in roof work, which should last through June 2009. There will continue to be periodic deliveries of equipment and steel where one lane will be temporarily closed during the delivery period.

Weekend Work Scheduled
April 30, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, May 2, 2009 and Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 10 Washington Place from 9AM-4PM. The work will include some interior abatement and electrical work on the ground floor and in the basement.

Community Update Meeting
April 24, 2009

A meeting will be held with the project managers from 12-16 Waverly Place and 10 Washington Place on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 25 W. 4th Street in classroom C-19 (in the basement) from 5:30-6:30PM to give the community quick updates concerning each project.

Weekend Work Scheduled
April 24, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9AM-4PM.

There will be no work on Sunday, April 26, 2009.

Project Update
April 20, 2009

Construction continues at 10 Washington Place. Steel deliveries are scheduled; a large flatbed truck with a hydraulic lift that raises the material into the building will be used. Concrete trucks pouring cement will also be present. These trucks should not impact street traffic.

Weekend Work Scheduled
April 8, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 10 Washington Place. This work will be interior and quiet from 9AM-4PM.

No work is scheduled on Sunday, April 12, 2009.

Weekend Work Scheduled
April 2, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10 Washington Place. This work will be interior and quiet from 9AM-4PM.

No work is scheduled on Sunday, April 5, 2009.

Project Update
April 1, 2009

Demolition is 90% complete and some interior construction has begun. Over the next few weeks there will be an increase in work on the roof as well as steel deliveries, which are brought to the site on a large flatbed truck with a hydraulic lift to raise the material into the building. This should not impact traffic on the street.

Interior work is scheduled on Saturday, April 4, 2009.

Project Update
March 23, 2009

Interior demolition continues at 10 Washington Place. Deliveries using a boom truck are scheduled this week on Washington Place. This will not impact traffic.

Weekend Work Scheduled
March 18, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, March 21, 2009 and Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 10 Washington Place. This work will be limited to the elevator shaft from 9AM-4PM. This work will be interior and quiet.

Weekend Work Scheduled
March 12, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, March 14, 2009 and Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 10 Washington Place. This work will be limited to the sub-cellar level (2 levels below ground) from 9AM-4PM. This work will be interior and quiet.

Weekend Work Scheduled
March 4, 2009

Work is scheduled on Saturday, March 7, 2009 and Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 10 Washington Place. This work will be limited to the sub-cellar level (2 levels below ground) from 9AM-4PM. This work will be interior and quiet.

Foundation Work Scheduled
February 27, 2009

Over the next few weeks, the contractor will begin to pour the new foundation for the elevator pit and start some of the interior renovations. Work is scheduled from 7AM-6PM with noisy work starting after 8AM.

Weekly Update
February 13, 2009

This week the construction team removed the roof penthouse. Demolition continues next week with working hours from 7AM-6PM. Noisy work will start at 8AM. There will be no work on Monday, February 16, 2009 in observance of President's Day.

Asbestos Removal
February 2, 2009

The roof of 10 Washington Place contains some asbestos that will be removed beginning on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. This work will be conducted over the next few days with a projected completion on Friday, February 6, 2009. Work will be conducted during normal working hours from 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM. All work is weather dependent so the dates listed may change.

  • Tuesday, February 3, 2009: Mobilization/Protection Installation
  • Wednesday, February 4, 2009: Abatement
  • Thursday, February 5, 2009: Abatement
  • Friday, February 6, 2009: Abatement/Demobilization

Saturday Work Scheduled
January 29, 2009

There will be work on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 10 Washington Place. This work will be limited to the sub-cellar level and will be confined to the interior from 9AM-3PM. There may be moderate levels of noise associated with this work.

Saturday Work Scheduled
January 23, 2009

There will be work on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 10 Washington Place. This work will be limited to the sub-cellar level and will be interior and quiet.

Sidewalk Shed
January 15, 2009

As part of the planned renovation at 10 Washington Place, on Monday, January 19, 2009 a sidewalk shed will be installed to protect the storefront during construction.

The sidewalk will remain open to pedestrian traffic.

Scaffolding
January 8, 2009

The project will begin the installation of scaffolding starting today, January 8, 2009.

Holiday Schedule: December 20, 2008 - January 9, 2009
December 19, 2008

The renovation project at 10 Washington Place is currently still in the demolition phase. During the week of December 29th a sidewalk bridge will be installed on Washington Place for protection of pedestrians and the storefront. The sidewalk will remain open for pedestrian traffic.

The working hours will remain from 7AM-6PM on weekdays with noisy work beginning at 8AM. Holiday work hours are as follows:

  • Monday, December 22, 2008: Normal hours
  • Tuesday, December 23, 2008: Normal hours
  • Wednesday, December 24, 2008: Half Day (7AM-12PM)
  • Thursday, December 25 - Friday, December 26, 2008: No Work
  • Monday, December 29, 2008: Normal hours
  • Tuesday, December 30, 2008: Normal hours
  • Wednesday, December 31, 2008: Half Day (7AM-12PM)
  • Thursday, January 1 - Friday, January 2, 2009: No Work
Plaster Removal
December 15, 2008

Beginning on Thursday, December 18, 2008 the construction team will begin removing plaster from the west party wall. This is projected to last through mid January. Plaster removal is done with a chipping hammer that may cause some vibrations as well as noise for neighbors in 14 Washington Place. We advise neighbors to remove any valuables from the walls while this work occurs.

Work hours will remain the same (7AM-6PM) with noisy work beginning at 8AM.

10 Washington Place - Asbestos Removal
November 17, 2008

In order to repair part of the roof at 10 Washington Place, asbestos-containing roofing materials will be removed beginning on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 with a projected completion in 3 phases over 3 weeks. All work will be weather dependent. As part of the work area preparation, there are three windows on the east side of 14 Washington Place that are on the roof level and will have to be plasticized during the abatement.

The plastic will be installed on the windows prior to the abatement shift and removed at the end of the shift. There may be minor noise associated with the work along the wall where the roofing material of 10 Washington Place abuts the wall at 14 Washington Place.

Chipping hammers may be needed to remove residual tar material.

10 Washington Place - Roof Work
November 10, 2008

Roof work will begin the week of November 17, 2008 at 10 Washington Place. A foam layer will be sprayed on the roof to mitigate dust and a container will be placed across the street in
front of 3-5 Washington Place to expedite the removal of debris.

This work will be conducted over the course of three weeks in three phases. All roof work is weather dependent so the dates listed may change. Work will be conducted during normal working hours from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

  • Phase One, November 18 - 20, 2008:
    First removal and installation
  • Phase Two, November 24 - 25, 2008:
    Second removal and installation
  • Phase Three, December 1 - 2, 2008:
    Final removal and installation
10 Washington Place - Schedule Update
October 1, 2008

Friday October 3, 2008 - Sunday, October 5, 2008
There will be additional abatement work at 10 Washington Place this week with an extended shift on Friday evening and some work on Saturday and Sunday.
The work will be limited to the lobby, cellar, and sub-cellar levels. All work should be quiet with minimal impacts to our neighbors.

Saturday, October 4, 2008:
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
Interior work only

Sunday, October 5, 2008:
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
Interior work only

Resident Meeting
September 15, 2008

In our continued effort to keep neighbors informed the University met with residents of 14 and 15 Washington Place on September 11, 2008, prior to the construction beginning at 10 Washington Place. During this meeting we discussed the scope of work and schedule and were able to address many of the neighbors' concerns regarding this project. The University welcomes the opportunity to engage directly with our neighbors and we look forward to continuing our dialogue.