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Expected Construction Activities: June 2017

The following includes a summary of expected construction activities for the month of June, which will begin June 12. Please review relevant information about exterior, interior, and projected crane work, as well as DOB permitted construction hours.
Exterior work:

Front

  • Installation of a temporary construction fence in front of Dalton
  • Removal of one tree in front of Dalton and selective pruning of trees by a certified arborist as permitted by NYC Parks for crane logistics
  • Installation of stair and partial scaffold at Dalton's front facade
  • One full day of street closure for crane work (see more detail below)
Rooftop
  • Roof protection and protective netting installation 
  • Steel column installation, electrical relocation and selective removal of mechanical and masonry
  • Selective roof abatement (reduction or lessening)
Alleyway
  • Roof protection and alleyway sidewalk bridge erection at 120 East 89th Street

Interior Work:
 
  • Existing column reinforcement
  • Selective pipe insulation abatement (reduction or lessening)
  • Electrical relocation and new riser work
Street closure for crane work:

As a reminder, 89th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenue) will be closed for one day of crane work on June 27, 28 or 29 between 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Crane work will be performed during extended hours as permitted by DOB. During the full street closures, Dalton will have a minimum of six flag persons and security on the street 24-hours a day to facilitate emergency vehicular access and safe pedestrian passage. Advance notice will be provided. 

Construction Hours: 

Work will occur during normal DOB construction hours on weekdays from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM with no exterior work commencing prior to 8:00 AM. No project deliveries will occur prior to 7:30 AM on weekdays. Saturday work will be communicated in advance to neighbors and is subject to DOB approval. Permitted construction hours on Saturday are from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Dates and times are subject to change as weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances may influence the progress of work.
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