Summer 2025 Construction Projects
Each summer, Facilities and Operations takes advantage of the warm weather and reduced campus population to complete projects that can only take place during this quieter time of year.
Similar to previous years, Facilities and Operations is embarking on a wide range of projects, including residence hall upgrades, façade safety repairs, elevator modernizations, and more. Highlights of the improvements taking place are outlined below for summer projects and ongoing renovations in alphabetical order by building.
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 Fitness Center
Repair of the flooring system in the aerobics room
Earl Hall
Replacement of lampposts near Earl Hall
East Campus
Full refresh of 50 townhouse suites; upgrades to the ground floor lobby, second-floor lounge, and laundry room; LED lighting improvements to the high rise; plumbing improvements; elevator refurbishment; and installation of an accessible ramp at Ancel Plaza
Furnald Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Hartley Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
International Affairs Building
Replacement and rebuilding of all four building elevators
Upgrades to the Amsterdam Ave. entrance of the International Affairs Building, including the replacement of storefront framing, glass, doors, and hardware
Pupin Hall
Replacement of the low-sloped assemblies of the main roof
Repairs of the existing retaining wall on the south elevation at River Hall
Schermerhorn Extension
Replacement of the low-sloped roof assembly, repairs of the inboard and outboard masonry of the greenhouse knee walls, and waterproofing of the floor of the greenhouse
South Lawns
Resodding of the lawns following Commencement activities
Ongoing Construction
Interior and exterior renovation of the building to create housing for undergraduate students.
Baker Athletics Complex
Repairs to the Chrystie Field House parapet wall
Chandler Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Harmony Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Hartley Hall
Full gut renovation to create fully accessible floors, lounges, and bedrooms
Complete renovation of the Law Library to modernize the library and create a two-story reading room, over 600 study seats, flexible and adaptable group study rooms, and state-of-the-art technology
Gut-renovations of suites 203 and 205 for the Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV) administrative office
Recoating and repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Full gut-renovation of existing northwest and southwest office suites on the 300 and 400 levels to create the Computer Science Student Learning Center
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Renovations on the sixth floor to create a state-of-the-art research space for the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York