Summer 2024 Construction Projects
While many Columbians may look forward to the summer for a well-deserved break, Facilities and Operations eagerly anticipates it for a different reason - the opportunity to perform a wide range of projects across campus.
Similar to previous years, a significant number of projects will take place across the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses, including residence hall upgrades, façade safety repairs, grounds improvements, and more. Highlights of improvements performed during the summer are outlined below for summer projects and ongoing renovations in alphabetical order by building, with a map showing the project locations.
If you have questions or concerns about any construction project taking place this summer, please call the Columbia University Facilities Services Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (212) 854-2222 or e-mail [email protected] (emails are responded to during regular business hours).
Summer Construction
Dodge Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Earl Hall
Reconstruction of the south brick and granite pathway
Hamilton Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Hogan Hall
Building-wide refresh to bedrooms, common spaces, and restrooms
Areaway replacement on Broadway in front of Hogan Hall
Kent Hall
Waterproofing of the lower-level stack in the East Asian Starr Library
Areaway replacement on Amsterdam in front of Kent Hall
Low Library
Replacement of windows in the President’s Office
Refresh of the Mathematics Library, including new carpet, ceiling tiles, lighting, painting, and installation of a new security gate
River Hall
Building-wide refresh to bedrooms, common spaces, and restrooms
Repair of the retaining wall and installation of a new concrete retaining wall and new footings
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Wallach Hall
Replacement of fire alarm system
Watson Hall
Renovation of the 7th-floor offices and corridors for the new School of the Arts Writing Department, including office space, adjunct and faculty conference rooms, a multi-use reception area, and an office and student area
Watt Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Ongoing Construction
Construction of a new 34-story residential apartment for graduate students and faculty with retail space on the ground floor
Interior and exterior renovation of the building to create housing for undergraduate students.
Armstrong Hall
Replacement of the primary and secondary HVAC systems serving the building
Casa Italiana
Historic roof replacement and repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program. The project includes working closely with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to ensure the replacement roof is a suitable historical match
Chandler Hall 200, 300, and 500 Levels
Gut-renovation of existing wet labs for chemistry research
Interchurch Center
Gut renovation of 500 and 800 levels to create private offices, administrative workstations, conference rooms and associated administrative support space to support the assigned programs
Mudd Building
Full-gut renovation of 4,200 square feet of existing office space on the 1300 level to modernize and optimize space to support collaboration, improve teamwork, foster innovation, and enhance the overall learning experience
Riverside Church
Renovation of 11,000 square feet on the 600 level to create nine Registrar classrooms, seminar rooms, and restrooms
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program and replacement of the roof