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Property Manager, Restoration

Stonehenge

Stonehenge Facade Restoration

Scope

Expanding EDG’s restoration partnership, Milstein Properties engaged the team to inspect the iconic Stonehenge residential tower. Located on the Gold Coast in North Bergen, NJ, Stonehenge is a uniquely round, 34-story high rise apartment building with over 350 units and nearly 400 balconies. After initial condition analysis was performed by removing the aluminum slab edge covers, the team determined a need for a full exterior restoration campaign to repair the 1968 building – the first effort of this scale at Stonehenge, totaling 50,000 SF of balconies and slab edges.

Approach

Given the size of the project and unique building design, the EDG team carefully coordinated each area of work, including tight communication with team members, contractors, and the client. The restoration included repairs to concrete balconies, caulking of window perimeters, repairs to brick piers, steel rebar replacements, bulkhead parapets, and waterproofing. With the rounded exterior, the phases of demolition, construction, and coating had to be carefully sequenced with 12-14 simultaneous outriggers.

Impact

Due to several challenges for the project, it was essential to maintain meticulous documentation, filing, quantities, and schedule – all of which EDG managed through advanced on-site and project management technologies. As the first complete restoration effort for the building exterior, the Stonehenge project extended the life of the building and increased long-term safety for all tenants.

Construction Cost: $3.5M

Property Manager, Restoration

North Shore Towers

North Shore Towers Restoration

Scope

North Shore Towers comprises three of the tallest structures in Queens. Rising well above the surrounding area, each tower is 34 floors and constructed on the highest point in the county. EDG was retained by North Shore Towers to conduct Local Law 11 inspections and reporting for the 110-acre community complex. Constructed in the 1970’s, the team discovered that all 2,352 balconies were in need of repair and set forth documenting conditions for restoration.

Approach

EDG initiated the large-scale project with comprehensive due diligence, reviewing all available records and site conditions. Running the project efficiently to reduce costs and limit disruption to tenants, the team emphasized tight coordination with team members, contractors, DOB, and North Shore Towers. Each of the towers required 69 scaffold drops and 2-3 drops per location, totaling approximately 500 drops. The restoration includes repairs to concrete balconies, eyebrows, minor brickwork, and railing installation. Due to the sheer size of the undertaking, it was critical to maintain precise tracking of documentation, DOB filings, and material quantities – all of which EDG managed through advanced on-site technology.

Impact

The comprehensive restorations improved safety and saved on long-term costs for the luxury community complex.

Vice President of Greenthal Property Sales, Linda D. Rappaport remarked, “As the main broker for the North Shore Towers and a resident myself, I’m grateful for the work EDG did on the building façades. Throughout the project, even when they were working on my own high-rise terrace, the team was conscientious, timely, and professional. The restored balconies and facades look great and better represent the ‘luxury community’ essence of our residences.”

Year Completed: 2018

Construction Cost: $10 Million