PHASE 1: Roof and Dome Repairs | Budget: $8,000,000 | COMPLETED
Because the roof was leaking so badly, to the point that it could no longer be patched, BBB recommended to start with the roof and dome.
A stone restoration company was hired to make probes to help determine the extent of the damage and likely causes of the leaking.
Based on their findings, BBB created a scope of work and prepared detailed construction drawings which were put out to bid for proposals.
Scope of work on the roof, dome, and facade included:
- Replacing broken limestone slabs
- Waterproofing behind the stones
- Fixing or replacing the flashings as needed and pointing open joints
- Power washing and protecting the stained glass windows in the drum with an outer layer of clear glass
- Re-gilding of roof
PHASE 2
Provide Additional Roof Drains
Upsize Incoming Electrical Service, and Replace Main Electrical Distribution Switchgear
Replace Building Management System
Upgrade Gas Line for New Boiler
Replace ConEd Steam Fired Heat Exchangers with Gas Fired Hot Water Condensing Boilers
Refurbish Cooling Tower
Replace Steam Absorption with Electric Chillers
Upgrade Air Handling Units (AHUs)
Modernize elevators
Upgrade Interior Finishes & Bathrooms
Replace Cast Iron Piping
Replace Kitchen and Toilet Exhaust Systems
Provide Additional Fire Protection Sprinklers
Replace Fire Alarm System
Replace Branch Circuit Electrical Panels
Replace Water Heaters
Replace Plaza Waterproofing & Insulation
Repair Stone at Perimeter Walls and Steps
Construction: Starting in Fall 2026 | Estimated Budget: $28,000,000
Highlights of Construction
Completely new mechanical systems and new baptistry roof to accommodate the mechanical systems which are now located in the basement
Conversion to electric as ConEd will stop providing the steam which we now use
Repair or replacement of the exterior stone façade, power clean entire façade
Cosmetic refreshing of the interior finishes including the hall and completely new kitchen
Restore and protect the balance of the stained glass windows
Elevator modernizations
Plaza waterproofing and replacement and sidewalk repairs