College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY

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Façade Restoration

630 West 168th Street, NY, NY

The College of Physicians and Surgeons Building on the Columbia University Medical Center is a 22 story high building constructed in 1930.  The building is approximately 36,000 s.f. and is constructed of brick masonry with ornamental limestone on the first floor.

Diaz Architect & Associates, P.C. performed an in-depth façade condition investigation of the building and provided a comprehensive report was prepared identifying deteriorated façade and maintenance conditions.

Diaz Architect & Associates, P.C. prepared a restoration design plan for all the façade repairs including:

  • Brick repointing
  • Brick replacement
  • Rebuilding brick corner on the north and northeast elevations
  • Rebuilding roof tower brick corners on the bulkhead
  • Rebuilding deteriorated brick chimneys
  • Rebuilding brick parapet walls
  • Providing steel lintel replacement 5th and 15th Floor
  • Provide coping replacement
  • Patching Kasota limestone spalls and cracks
  • Providing window replacement at various locations
  • Provide support for air conditioning units

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