404 Lafayette Street, Internal Renovations

December 10, 2020

Upcoming Work

• DEP approved site utility integration work is scheduled to continue along Broadway and begin on Lafayette Street.
  
• Work hours for Broadway are Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm. These work days and hours are stipulated by the DOT.
• DOT has amended the permit for Lafayette Street and work hours are now Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm. This work will begin on Monday, December 14.
  
• Contractors will be working to connect the building to water and other critical services. Workers will be trenching along the street. One lane of vehicular traffic will be closed and the trench will be plated overnight and when not in use. 
• The work along Broadway is schduled to be completed on Sunday, December 20.
  
• Interior Saturday work is scheduled to continue and will require intermittent use of the hoist. 
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue through winter 2020.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette Street side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

November 25, 2020

Upcoming Work

• DEP approved site utility integration work is scheduled to begin on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday November 29. Saturday work hours are 8:00am-6:00pm and Sunday work hours are 9:00am-6:00pm. These work days and hours are stipulated by the DOT.
  
• Contractors will be working to connect the building to water and other critical services. Workers will be trenching along the street. One lane of vehicular traffic will be closed and the trench will be plated overnight and when not in use. 
• Work is currently only confirmed for Boradway and is scheduled to continue for approximately two weeks, weather and site conditions permitting. 
• On Broadway, excavation will be confined to the parking lane directly outside the building.
  
• Site conditions permitting, a furniture delivery is scheduled for this Saturday, November 28. These deliveries are scheduled between 9:00am-5:00pm and will require use of the electric hoist. 

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue through winter 2020.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette Street side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

November 11, 2020

Upcoming Work

• DEP approved site utility integration work is scheduled to begin the week of November 16. The exact start date and work hours are dependent on the DOT and will be confirmed once the permit is finalized. Contractors will be working to connect the building to water and other critical services. Workers will be trenching along the street. One lane of vehicular traffic will be closed and the trench will be plated overnight and when not in use. 
• Work is scheduled to happen concurrently along Broadway and Lafayette Street and is scheduled to continue for approximately two weeks, weather and site conditions permitting. 
• On Lafayette Street, excavation will begin in the center lane of traffic. During construction hours, the center lane of traffic will be closed but the lanes on either side will remain open. When work is not being performed, a road plate will be placed down and the lane will be open to traffic. Work in the center lane will be intermittent throughout the two weeks. When work is happening in the pedestrian and bike lanes, traffic will be redirected with barriers. 
• On Broadway, excavation will be confined to the parking lane directly outside the building. No street lanes will be closed. Work in the parking lane is scheduled to last for about two days. 
• Con Edison is also scheduled to continue electrical utility tie-in work along Lafayette Street. 
• Saturday weekend furniture deliveries are scheduled to continue through the end of November, site conditions permitting. These deliveries are scheduled between 9:00am-5:00pm and will require use of the electric hoist. 

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue through winter 2020.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette Street side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

October 1, 2020

Upcoming Work

• In order to accommodate building occupants and to maintain physical distancing and other safety guidelines, contractors are scheduled to work on Saturdays throughout October and November to complete furniture deliveries. The hoist will be used to facilitate the deliveries. Work hours are 9:00am-5:00pm. These new hours will begin on Saturday, October 3.
  
• Gym facilities on the ground floor have reopened with new health and safety parameters.
  
• Con Edison is scheduled to continue utility tie-in work along Lafayette Street. Weekend work hours are 7:30am-4:30pm. This work is scheduled to continue for an additional two weeks.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

September 11, 2020

Upcoming Work

• Contractors are scheduled to work on Saturday, September 12. Work will take place along the 708 Broadway rooft and include concrete operations. The hoist will be used intermittently throughout the day. Work hours are 8:00am-6:00pm.
  
• Utility tie-in work has been postponed while contractors revise the schedule.
  
• Con Edison is scheduled to continue utility tie-in work along Lafayette Street. Weekend work hours are 7:30am-4:30pm.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

August 28, 2020

Upcoming Work

• Pending DOT approval, site utility work is scheduled to begin the week of August 31. Contractors will be working to connect the building to water and other critical services. Workers will be trenching along the street. One lane of vehicular traffic will be closed and the trench will be plated overnight and when not in use. 
• Work is scheduled to happen concurrently along Broadway and Lafayette Street and is scheduled to continue for approximately two weeks. 
• On Lafayette Street, excavation will begin in the center lane of traffic. During construction hours, the center lane of traffic will be closed, but the lanes on either side will remain open. When work is not being performed, a road plate will be placed down and the lane will be open for traffic. Work in the center lane will be intermittent throughout the two weeks. When work is happening in the pedestrian and bike lanes, traffic will be redirected with barriers. 
• On Broadway, excavation will be confined to the parking lane directly outside the building. No street lanes will be closed. Work in the parking lane is scheduled to last for about two days. 
• Con Edison is also scheduled to continue utility tie-in work along Lafayette Street on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30. Work hours are 7:30am-4:30pm.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

August 21, 2020

Upcoming Work

• Pending DOT approval, site utility work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 27. Contractors will be working to connect the building to water and other critical services. Workers will be trenching along the street. One lane of vehicular traffic will be closed and the trench will be plated overnight and when not in use. 
• Work is scheduled to happen concurrently along Broadway and Lafayette Street and is scheduled to continue for approximately two weeks. 
• On Lafayette Street, excavation will begin in the center lane of traffic. During construction hours, the center lane of traffic will be closed, but the lanes on either side will remain open. When work is not being performed, a road plate will be placed down and the lane will be open for traffic. Work in the center lane will be intermittent throughout the two weeks. When work is happening in the pedestrian and bike lanes, traffic will be redirected with barriers. 
• On Broadway, excavation will be confined to the parking lane directly outside the building. No street lanes will be closed. Work in the parking lane is scheduled to last for about two days. 
• Con Edison is also scheduled to complete utility tie-in work along Lafayette Street on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. Work hours are 7:30am-4:30pm.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

July 29, 2020

Upcoming Work

• In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), a crane pick has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 1. At the direction of the DOT and pursuant to their regulations and guidelines, this pick is scheduled to begin during overnight hours in order to protect the safety of pedestrians and vehicles below. Flag personnel will be onsite for the duration of the work to monitor pedestrian traffic around the crane site. These picks are necessary in order to hoist mechanical equipment onto the roof of 404 Lafayette Street. 
• On Saturday, August 1, contractors will arrive at 404 Lafayette Street at 12:00am to complete the pick. Contractors will utilize light stands and portable radios to complete their work. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will also remain open. Crane setup is scheduled to be completed by 8:00am and contractors will work through the day to hoist the equipment onto the roof. Work is scheduled to be completed by 10:00pm.
• On Sunday, August 2, contractors are scheduled to work from 9:00am-6:00pm to demobilize the crane along Lafayette Street.
• All work is weather and site conditions permitting.

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

July 15, 2020

Upcoming Work

• In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), crane picks have been rescheduled for Saturday, July 18, and Saturday, July 25. At the direction of the DOT and pursuant to their regulations and guidelines, these picks are scheduled to begin during overnight hours in order to protect the safety of pedestrians and vehicles below. Flag personnel will be onsite for the duration of the work to monitor pedestrian traffic around the crane site. These picks are necessary in order to hoist mechanical equipment onto the roof of both 404 Lafayette Street and 708 Broadway. 
• On Saturday, July 18, contractors will arrive at 708 Broadway at 12:00am to begin crane setup. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will remain open while the crane is in use. Contractors are scheduled to complete the crane pick by 6:00am and will move to demobilize by 8:00am. Light stands will be in use during the work and contractors will utilize portable radios to communicate with crane operators and workers on the ground. 
• Following the completion of the Broadway pick, contractors will remobilize at 404 Lafayette Street. Work will take place between 8:00am and 10:00pm. Contractors will demobilize at the end of the day and equipment will be removed. Flag personnel will be onsite for the duration of the work and one lane of passing vehicular traffic will remain open. 
• Pending DOT approval, a second pick is scheduled for Lafayette Street. On Saturday, July 25, contractors will arrive at 404 Lafayette Street at 12:00am to complete the second pick. Similar to the Broadway pick, contractors will utilize light stands and portable radios to complete their work. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will also remain open. Crane setup is scheduled to be completed by 8:00am and contractors will work through the day to hoist the equipment onto the roof. Work is scheduled to be completed by 10:00pm.
• On Sunday, July 26, contractors are scheduled to work from 9:00am-6:00pm to demobilize the crane along Lafayette Street.
• All work is weather and site conditions permitting.

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

July 10, 2020

Upcoming Work

• The crane picks scheduled for Saturday July 11 have been postponed. They have been rescheduled for Saturday, July 18 and Saturday, July 25.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

July 9, 2020

Upcoming Work

• In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), crane picks have been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11, and Saturday, July 18. At the direction of the DOT and pursuant to their regulations and guidelines, these picks are scheduled to begin during overnight hours in order to protect the safety of pedestrians and vehicles below. Flag personnel will be onsite for the duration of the work to monitor pedestrian traffic around the crane site. These picks are necessary in order to hoist mechanical equipment onto the roof of both 404 Lafayette Street and 708 Broadway. 
• On Saturday, July 11, contractors will arrive at 708 Broadway at 12:00am to begin crane setup. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will remain open while the crane is in use. Contractors are scheduled to complete the crane pick by 6:00am and will move to demobilize by 8:00am. Light stands will be in use during the work and contractors will utilize portable radios to communicate with crane operators and workers on the ground. 
• Following the completion of the Broadway pick, contractors will remobilize at 404 Lafayette Street. Work will take place between 8:00am and 10:00pm. Contractors will demobilize at the end of the day and equipment will be removed. Flag personnel will be onsite for the duration of the work and one lane of passing vehicular traffic will remain open. 
• Pending DOT approval, a second pick is scheduled for Lafayette Street. On Saturday, July 18, contractors will arrive at 404 Lafayette Street at 12:00am to complete the second pick. Similar to the Broadway pick, contractors will utilize light stands and portable radios to complete their work. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will also remain open. Crane setup is scheduled to be completed by 8:00am and contractors will work through the day to hoist the equipment onto the roof. Work is scheduled to be completed by 10:00pm.
• On Sunday, July 19, contractors are scheduled to work from 9:00am-6:00pm to demobilize the crane along Lafayette Street.
• All work is weather and site conditions permitting.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

June 19, 2020

Upcoming Work

• Crane picks for both Broadway and Lafayette Street have been postponed until further notice.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

June 10, 2020

Upcoming Work

• In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), crane picks have been rescheduled for Saturday, June 13, and Saturday, June 20. At the direction of the DOT and pursuant to their regulations and guidelines, these picks are scheduled to begin during overnight hours in order to protect the safety of pedestrians and vehicles below. Flagmen will be onsite for the duration of the work to monitor pedestrian traffic around the crane site. These picks are necessary in order to hoist mechanical equipment onto the roof of both 404 Lafayette Street and 708 Broadway. 
• On Saturday, June 13, contractors will arrive at 708 Broadway at 12:00am to begin crane setup. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will remain open while the crane is in use. Contractors are scheduled to complete the crane pick by 6:00am and will move to demobilize by 8:00am. Light stands will be in use during the work and contractors will utilize portable radios to communicate with crane operators and workers on the ground. 
• Following the completion of the Broadway pick, contractors will remobilize at 404 Lafayette Street. Work will take place between 8:00am and 10:00pm. Contractors will demobilize at the end of the day and equipment will be removed. Flagmen will be onsite for the duration of the work and one lane of passing vehicular traffic will remain open. 
• Pending DOT approval, a second pick is scheduled for Lafayette Street. On Saturday, June 20, contractors will arrive at 404 Lafayette Street at 12:00am to complete the second pick. Similar to the Broadway pick, contractors will utilize light stands and portable radios to complete their work. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will also remain open. Crane setup is scheduled to be completed by 8:00am and contractors will work through the day to hoist the equipment onto the roof. Work is scheduled to be completed by 10:00pm.
• On Sunday, June 21, contractors are scheduled to work from 9:00am-6:00pm to demobilize the crane along Lafayette Street.
• All work is weather and site conditions permitting.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

June 3, 2020

Upcoming Work

• In response to the city imposed curfew, the crane pick scheduled for Saturday, June 6 has been postponed. We will communicate with the community once a new date is identified.  

June 1, 2020

Upcoming Work

• In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), crane picks are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, June 13. At the direction of the DOT and pursuant to their regulations and guidelines, these picks are scheduled to begin during overnight hours in order to protect the safety of pedestrians and vehicles below. Flagmen will be onsite for the duration of the work to monitor pedestrian traffic around the crane site. These picks are necessary in order to hoist mechanical equipment onto the roof of both 404 Lafayette Street and 708 Broadway. 
• On Saturday, June 6, contractors will arrive at 708 Broadway at 12:00am to begin crane setup. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will remain open while the crane is in use. Contractors are scheduled to complete the crane pick by 6:00am and will move to demobilize by 8:00am. Light stands will be in use during the work and contractors will utilize portable radios to communicate with crane operators and workers on the ground. 
• Following the completion of the Broadway pick, contractors will remobilize at 404 Lafayette Street. Work will take place between 8:00am and 10:00pm. Contractors will demobilize at the end of the day and equipment will be removed. Flagmen will be onsite for the duration of the work and one lane of passing vehicular traffic will remain open. 
• On Saturday, June 13, contractors will arrive at 404 Lafayette Street at 12:00am to complete the second pick. Similar to the Broadway pick, contractors will utilize light stands and portable radios to complete their work. One lane of passing vehicular traffic will also remain open. Crane setup is scheduled to be completed by 8:00am and contractors will work through the day to hoist the equipment onto the roof. Work is scheduled to be completed by 10:00pm.
• On Sunday, June 14, contractors are scheduled to work from 9:00am-6:00pm to demobilize the crane along Lafayette Street.
• All work is weather and site conditions permitting.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

May 1, 2020

As part of its effort to begin recovery, the State of New York has revised guidance on what types of projects fall under the categorization of "essential construction" to include those at public and private schools. Accordingly, construction work will restart on several NYU projects, including 404 Lafayette Street/708 Broadway. This work will proceed according to new guidelines laid out by the State designed to protect the health and safety of the workers. Small numbers of construction workers will return to the site as early as this week to begin remobilizing the site and testing equipment, with increased numbers starting on Monday, April 27.

 

We recognize that construction is a particular inconvenience now for those of our neighbors working from home. However, given the importance of continuing this work in order to avoid further financial loss to the University and meet the deadlines set for occupancy of 404 Lafayette Street/708 Broadway, we respectfully ask for your patience and understanding at this time.

Upcoming Work

• Contractors are scheduled to prepare and pour the 708 Broadway concrete roof deck. This work is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 4 and continue for the duration of the week.
  
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work along the Lafayette sidewalk and will begin chipping the sidewalk on Monday, May 4.  This work is scheduled to continue for two weeks along Lafayette Street.
  
• Contractors are scheduled to remove and replace windows on the north elevation. This work is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 4 and continue for four weeks. 
  
• Crane picks are scheduled for early-to-mid June. Work will begin on Broadway and then rotate to Lafayette Street. Details will follow once logistics and dates are confirmed.
  
• All work is weather and site conditions permitting.
  

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

April 22, 2020

As part of its effort to begin recovery, the State of New York has revised guidance on what types of projects fall under the categorization of "essential construction" to include those at public and private schools. Accordingly, construction work will restart on several NYU projects, including 404 Lafayette Street/708 Broadway. This work will proceed according to new guidelines laid out by the State designed to protect the health and safety of the workers. Small numbers of construction workers will return to the site as early as this week to begin remobilizing the site and testing equipment, with increased numbers starting on Monday, April 27.

We recognize that construction is a particular inconvenience now for those of our neighbors working from home. However, given the importance of continuing this work in order to avoid further financial loss to the University and meet the deadlines set for occupancy of 404 Lafayette Street/708 Broadway, we respectfully ask for your patience and understanding at this time.

Upcoming Work

• Pending DOT permits, crane lifts are scheduled for mid-May in order to lift a portion of the new rooftop mechanical equipment onto the roof. Details will follow once logistics and dates are confirmed. 

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building. 
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue concrete operations for the floors of the building.
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.

February 26, 2020

Ongoing Work

• The crane lift originally scheduled for November 2019 has been postponed until late March 2020.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue the removal of non-functioning rooftop equipment and installation of new roofing systems through winter 2020.
• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue through spring 2020.
  
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.

November 15, 2019

Ongoing Work

• The crane lift originally scheduled for early November has been postponed until early January 2020.
• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue through spring 2020.
  
• Contractors are scheduled to continue the removal of non-functioning rooftop equipment and installation of new roofing systems through winter 2020.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled continue concrete operations for the floors of building through winter 2020.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm.

October 28, 2019

Upcoming Work

• The installation of new rooftop mechanical equipment will require cranes to be on site intermittently through winter 2020. The date and placement of  crane operations will depend on DOT permits.
  
  • Pending permits, a crane lift is scheduled for Saturday, November 2 at 7:00am in front of the building on Lafayette Street in order to lift a portion of the new rooftop mechanical equipment to the roof.
  • The crane will be assembled and stationed on Lafayette Street in front of 404 Lafayette Street, in order to lift the equipment to the rooftop from the street. Following the lift, the crane will be disassembled and removed.
  • Parking will be prohibited on both sides of Lafayette Street, extending 50ft in either direction from 404 Lafayette during crane operations on Saturday, November 1.
    
  • One lane of vehicular traffic will remain open to accommodate vehicular traffic on Lafayette Street during crane setup and operations.
  • Streets will remain open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic, and flagmen will be present to safely direct pedestrians while the crane is in use.
  • The street will be cleared and reopened to vehicular traffic by 6:00pm . 
    
  • The rain date for this work is scheduled for Saturday, November 9.

Ongoing Work

• Interior demolition and construction are scheduled to continue through spring 2020.
  
• Contractors are scheduled to continue the removal of non-functioning rooftop equipment and installation of new roofing systems through fall 2019.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue vault work on the Broadway and Lafayette Street sides of the building through fall 2019.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Debris removal and deliveries are scheduled to continue on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled continue concrete operations for the floors of building through fall 2019.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm.

October 16, 2019

• Contractors are scheduled to begin vault work on the Lafayette Street side of the building in November 2019.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue repairs to the basement and vault of the building on the Broadway side of the building.
  • The partial lane closure directly in front of the building is scheduled to continue to be in place through October 2019 to facilitate the safe removal of materials on this side of the project site.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition and construction. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue the removal of non-functioning rooftop equipment and installation of new roofing systems through fall 2019.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Contractors are scheduled continue concrete operations for the floors of building through fall 2019.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm.

October 4, 2019

• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition and construction. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue repairs to the basement and vault of the building on the Broadway side of the building.
  • The partial lane closure directly in front of the building is scheduled to continue to be in place through October 2019 to facilitate the safe removal of materials on this side of the project site.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue the removal of non-functioning rooftop equipment and installation of new roofing systems through fall 2019.
  
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Contractors are scheduled continue concrete operations for the floors of building through fall 2019.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm.

September 19, 2019

• Contractors are scheduled to continue extending the construction fence on Lafayette Street in front of the building southward to the property line the week of September 16.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition and construction. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue repairs to the basement and vault of the building on the Broadway side of the building.
  • The partial lane closure directly in front of the building is scheduled to continue to be in place through September 2019 to facilitate the safe removal of materials on this side of the project site.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue the removal of non-functioning rooftop equipment through September 2019.
  
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Contractors are scheduled continue concrete operations for the floors of building through fall 2019.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm.

September 5, 2019

• In order to perform sidewalk work and facilitate the staging of materials, contractors are scheduled to extend the construction fence on Lafayette Street in front of the building southward to the property line the week of September 9.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue repairs to the basement and vault of the building on the Broadway side of the building.
  • The partial lane closure directly in front of the building is scheduled to continue to be in place through September 2019 to facilitate the safe removal of materials on this side of the project site.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue the removal of non-functioning rooftop equipment through September 2019.
  
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Contractors are scheduled continue concrete operations for the floors of building through fall 2019.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm.

August 14, 2019

• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue repairs to the basement and vault of the building on the Broadway side of the building.
  • The partial lane closure directly in front of the building is scheduled to continue to be in place through September 2019 to facilitate the safe removal of materials on this side of the project site.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue the non-functioning rooftop equipment through September 2019.
  
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Contractors are scheduled continue concrete operations for the floors of building through fall 2019.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm.

May 30, 2019

• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Contractors are scheduled continue  concrete operations for the floors of building through early June.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm, are scheduled to occur intermittently through ealry June, pending DOT and DOB permits.

May 3, 2019

• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Contractors are scheduled continue  concrete operations for the floors of building through early June.
  
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am.
    
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows. Depending on weather and site conditions, concrete finishing operations may continue until 8:00pm.
    
  • Concrete deliveries requiring a 7:00am start time, and finishing work that may continue as late as 8:00pm, are scheduled to occur intermittently through ealry June, pending DOT and DOB permits.

April 5, 2019

• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• Contractors are scheduled to begin concrete operations for the floors of building the week of April 8.
  
  • Once the concrete arrives and is poured, concrete setting and finishing follows.
    
  • DOT may dictate the hours of the concrete truck arrival on site as early as 7:00 am. A concrete truck is scheduled to be on site at 7:00am on April 10, April 15, and April 17.

March 12, 2019

• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.

November 6, 2018

• At the direction of the NYC Department of Buildings, contractors are scheduled to remove the existing sidewalk shed, and to erect new sidewalk shed, on the Broadway side of the building the week of November 12.
  
  • Removal of the previous shed is anticipated to take 1-2 days, and errection of the new shed is scheduled to occur over a week, weather and field conditions pending.
    
  • The sidewalk shed is scheduled to remain in place through Spring 2019.
• Contractors are scheduled to remove a fuel oil tank from the basement of the week of November 12.
  
  • This work will require contractors to remove debris and equipment via the Broadway side of the building.
  • Contractors will remove debris from the basement utilizing hand carts, and a packer truck will be stationed on Broadway directly in front of the builidng to grind debris as it is removed from the basement.
  • To properly dispose of any remaining fuel oil, a pump truck will be located on Lafayette Street in order to pump out any remaining fuel oil. Contractors will follow safe abatement protocals for the removal of all hazardous materials.
    
  • Sidewalks will remain open to pedestrian traffic throughout the operation. Flag men will be present to redirect pedestrian on Lafayette Street and Broadway traffic intermittently, as needed.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.

September 17, 2018

• Installation of the electric hoist on the Lafayette Street side of the building is complete. Contractors will begin using the hoist to move materials in and out of the building the week of September 17.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
• At the direction of the NYC Department of Buildings, contractors are scheduled to remove the existing sidewalk shed, and to erect new sidewalk shed, on the Broadway side of the building in late September in order to protect pedestrian safety.
  
  • Removal of the previous shed is anticipated to take 1-2 days, and errection of the new shed is scheduled to occur over a week, weather and field conditions pending.
    
  • The sidewalk shed is scheduled to remain in place through Spring 2019.
• Contractors are scheduled to remove the mock-up of the proposed rooftop mechanical equipment in October. Additional details will be provided prior to the commencement of this work.
  
• Pending permits, contractors are scheduled to remove a fuel oil tank from the basement of the building in October. This work will require contractors to remove equipment via the Broadway side of the building. Additional details will be provided prior to the commencement of this work.

June 26, 2018

• Installation of the electric hoist on the Lafayette Street side of the building is scheduled to continue the week of June 2, and is scheduled to occur over two to three weeks. Installation will require the temporary removal of windows on the east facade of the building.
• Deliveries and intermittent staging of a boom truck are scheduled to continue at the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
  
• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition the week of July 2. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Contractors are not scheduled to work on Wednesday, July 4.
  
• Pending permits, contractors are scheduled to remove a fuel oil tank from the basement of the building in early July. This work will require contractors to remove equipment via the Broadway side of the building. Additional details will be provided prior to the commencement of this work.

June 20, 2018

• Pending permits, installation of the electric hoist on the Lafayette Street side of the building is scheduled to continue the week of June 20, and is scheduled to occur over two to three weeks. Installation will require the temporary removal of windows on the east facade of the building.
• Deliveries are scheduled to continue through the temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot for the duration of the project.
  
• Intermittent staging of a boom truck at this location will be required in order to lift materials required for the hoist installation to the roof of the building.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition the week of June 25. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Pending permits, contractors are scheduled to remove a fuel oil tank from the basement of the building in early July. This work will require contractors to remove equipment via the Broadway side of the building. Additional details will be provided prior to the commencement of this work.

May 11, 2018

• Installation of the electric hoist on the Lafayette Street side of the building is scheduled to continue the week of May 14, and is scheduled to occur over two to three weeks. Installation will require the temporary removal of windows on the east facade of the building.
• Contractors are scheduled to install a temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot the week of May 14 to facilitate deliveries to the hoist. This work will involve the removal of asphalt surfaces within the parking lot area and the pouring of new concrete.
  
• Intermittent staging of a boom truck at this location will be required in order to lift materials required for the hoist installation to the roof of the building.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue interior demolition the week of May 14. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• At the direction of the DOT, contractors are scheduled to continue the erection of a staging area on the sidewalk directly outside the building's northeast corner, on the Lafayette street side, the week of May 14. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be rerouted around the staging area.

May 4, 2018

• Installation of the electric hoist on the Lafayette Street side of the building is scheduled to continue the week of May 7, and is scheduled to occur over two to three weeks. Installation will require the temporary removal of windows on the east facade of the building.
• Contractors are scheduled to install a temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot the week of May 7 to facilitate deliveries to the hoist, and intermittent staging of a boom truck at this location will be required in order to lift materials required for the hoist installation to the roof of the building.
• Contractors are scheduled to continue  interior demolition the week of May 7. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• At the direction of the DOT, contractors are scheduled to continue the erection of a staging area on the sidewalk directly outside the building's northeast corner, on the Lafayette street side, the week of April 30. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be rerouted around the staging area.

April 26, 2018

• Installation of the electric hoist on the Lafayette Street side of the building is scheduled to continue the week of April 30, and is scheduled to occur over two to three weeks. Installation will require the temporary removal of windows on the east facade of the building.
• Contractors are scheduled to install a temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot in mid-May to facilitate deliveries to the hoist, and intermittent staging of a boom truck at this location will be required in order to lift materials required for the hoist installation to the roof of the building.
• Minor interior demolition is scheduled to begin the week of April 30. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• At the direction of the DOT, contractors are scheduled to continue the erection of a staging area on the sidewalk directly outside the building's northeast corner, on the Lafayette street side, the week of April 30. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be rerouted around the staging area.
  

 

April 4, 2018

• Installation of the electric hoist on the Lafayette Street side of the building is scheduled to continue the week of April 9.
  
  • Installation is scheduled to occur over two to three weeks.
  • Installation will require the temporary removal of windows on the east facade of the building.
  • Contractors are scheduled to install a temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot to facilitate deliveries to the hoist, and intermittent staging of a boom truck at this location will be required in order to lift materials required for the hoist installation to the roof of the building.
    
• Following the installation of the hoist, interior demolition is scheduled to begin in early May. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• Pending permits, contractors are scheduled to begin construction of a mock-up of the proposed rooftop mechanical equipment the week of April 9. This work will require contractors to erect wooden scaffolding on the roof of 404 Lafayette Street. The scaffolding will be draped with orange netting. This work is scheduled to occur over two weeks.
• At the direction of the DOT, contractors are scheduled to continue the erection of a staging area on the sidewalk directly outside the building's northeast corner, on the Lafayette street side, the week of April 9. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be rerouted around the staging area.

March 30, 2018

• Contractors have completed interior abatement.
  
• Pending permits, installation of the electric hoist on the Lafayette Street side of the building is scheduled to begin the week of April 2.
  
  • Installation is scheduled to occur over two to three weeks.
  • Installation will require the temporary removal of windows on the east facade of the building.
  • Contractors are scheduled to install a temporary loading dock in the adjacent parking lot to facilitate deliveries to the hoist, and intermittent staging of a boom truck at this location will be required in order to lift materials required for the hoist installation to the roof of the building.
    
• Following the installation of the hoist, interior demolition is scheduled to begin in early May. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
• At the direction of the DOT and pending permits, contractors are scheduled to erect a staging area on the sidewalk directly outside the building's northeast corner, on the Lafayette street side, the week of April 2. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be rerouted around the staging area.

March 9, 2018

• Contractors are scheduled to continue performing interior abatement the week of March 12. This work is scheduled to continue through March.
• Contractors are scheduled to begin the removal of the sidewalk shed on the Lafayette side of the Street the week of March 19. This work is scheduled to occur over approximately three days, weather pending.
  • The project may require the installation of a new sidewalk shed in this location in the fall of 2018 in order to facilitate window installation. Neighbors will be given additional details and advance notice before this work begins. 
• Pending permits, installation of the electric hoist is scheduled to begin in late March. 
• Following the installation of the hoist, interior demolition is scheduled to begin. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
  

February 15, 2018

• Contractors are scheduled to continue performing interior abatement the week of February 19. This work is scheduled to continue through mid-February.
• Pending permits, installation of the electric hoist is scheduled to begin in early March. 
• Following the installation of the hoist, interior demolition is scheduled to begin. Debris removal and deliveries will occur on the Lafayette side of the building via the electric hoist.
  

January 24, 2018

Contractors are scheduled to perform interior abatement the week of January 29. This work is scheduled to continue through early February.