Summer 2022 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, Facilities and Operations is taking advantage of the summer to complete campus improvements, big and small, including public space improvements, facade repairs, and restroom refreshes. 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
Amsterdam Avenue between 114th and 120th Streets
Repairs to the areaways on the western sidewalk of Amsterdam Avenue, including the installation of new metal sidewalk grating, structural support, and replacement of granite
Broadway Hall, CEPSR, Fairchild, and Mudd
The New York City Department of Buildings has instituted two new elevator code requirements that buildings in the city must comply with. Elevator upgrades to buildings on campus will continue over the course of the next several years to comply with the new regulations, including at Broadway Hall, CEPSR, Fairchild, and Mudd this summer.
Buell Hall
Installation of new handrail at entrance, repair of pathway leading to entrance to correct uneven surface, replacement of accessible ramp
Carman Hall
Replacement of the ceiling on the 1300 level, and refresh of laundry room, including new paint, LED lights, polished concrete floor
Casa Italiana 200 Level
Historic restoration of the Teatro room ceiling
Casa Latina
Renovation of kitchen and bathrooms, with replacement of showers, new flooring and doors
CEPSR
Replacement of the roof on the southern portion of the lower roof level
College Walk Accessible Elevator (near Dodge Hall)
Refurbishment of door to accessible elevator adjacent to Dodge Hall that connects upper and lower campus
Dodge Fitness Center
Refinishing Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium, including sanding, new paint with specialized branding graphics, and re-striping
East Campus
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Furnald Hall 100 Level
Refresh of lobby, including new Public Safety desk, wood work, paint, and furniture
Hamilton Hall
Replacement of main doors and installation of new door hardware
Hartley Hall
Refresh of laundry room, including new paint, LED lights, polished concrete floor
Hogan Hall
Refresh of hallways throughout the building with new carpet, paint, ceiling tiles, and doors
International Affairs Building 600 and 1500 Levels
Refresh of restrooms, including new faucets, tile, ceiling tiles, exhaust, and partitions
John Jay Hall
Refresh of laundry room, including new paint, LED lights, polished concrete floor
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Kent Hall
Replacement of windows on the south and east facade
Renovation of the Center for Veteran Transition and Integration
Lerner Hall
Replacement of the southwest roof to address leaks and other drainage conditions
Lewisohn Hall
Replacement of the existing fire alarm system, and expansion of the existing fire sprinkler system
Restoration of the northernmost section of granite steps leading to the building's main entrance, as well as the adjacent brick pathway, while addressing underlying waterproofing and structural conditions
Mudd 700, 1200, and 1300 Levels
Refresh of the elevator lobby on the 700 level
Renovation of restrooms on the 1200 and 1300 levels to include accessible stalls, including new fixtures, finishes, flooring, ceiling and lighting elements, and partitions
Philosophy Hall
Replacement of piping that has exceed its useful life, in order to prevent leaks
Pulitzer Hall
Repair of areaways, waterproofing of basement wall, structural supports, and installation of new granite and gratings
Schapiro Hall
Waterproofing of plaza to address leaks, including the installation of new granite, brick pavers, bike racks, and new planters
Refresh of hallways throughout the building with new carpet, paint, ceiling tiles, doors, and furniture
South Field West
Installation of new drainage system and event power
Uris Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Van Am Quad
Replacement of catch basins and associated piping to improve drainage
Wallach Hall
Refresh of laundry room, including new paint, LED lights, polished concrete floor
Wien Hall
Replacement of windows near elevator lobbies to bring in more light, and refresh of hallways throughout the building with new carpet, paint, ceiling tiles, and doors
Ongoing Renovations
Construction of a new 34-story residential apartment for graduate students and faculty with retail space on the ground floor
Avery Hall
Repair of wooden and metal window frames with new paint
Replacment of the existing tennis facility (clubhouse and air-supported bubble) with a state-of-the-art tennis center
Jerome Greene Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program, including the replacement of the guard rail at the projecting balconies on the south and north elevations
International Affairs Building
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program, and replacement of the center roof
Restoration of the original historic cast-iron framed monumental arch window on the west side of the Rotunda, and repairs to the roof
McBain Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Renovations of various interior spaces and critical building systems throughout the building
Pupin Hall 100, 200, and 1300 Levels
Renovation of the Pasupathy Lab, including the expansion of the existing laboratory on the 100 level, upgrade of a new area for the lab on the 200 level, and the renovation of office space on the 1300 level
Repairs to the façade and a full roof replacement
Uris Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Watson Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Repair and restoration of the cast iron/metal entrance gate and iron fencing at Wien Courtyard