Bellet Construction retained for St. Barnabas Hospital project: F.I.S.P./Local Law 11 compliance

Bronx, NY After a comprehensive contractor selection and competitive bid submittals, Bellet Construction has been awarded a contract by St. Barnabas Hospital and St. Barnabas Health System (SBH) to implement F.I.S.P/Local Law 11 exterior repairs and restorations on all the buildings at its campus at 4422 Third Ave., spanning Third Ave., 184^th St., Livingston Ave., and Arthur Ave. The buildings, which are all connected, include St. Barnabas Hospital, SBH Health and Wellness Center, SBH Ambulatory Care Center, SBH Hemodialysis Center, and SBH Behavioral Center, and vary in age and size.

“We have worked on several St. Barnabas Hospital projects over the years, so it is an exceptional honor to be engaged to provide repairs for the entire campus,” said Wayne Bellet, president, Bellet Construction.

“The scope of the work is expansive and the fact that SBH has chosen to address any issues that may have possibly occurred during the cycle, is a testament to this prestigious institution’s unwavering commitment to safety.”

Among the work being implemented will be restoring any damaged brick and stone on the facades, removing and replacing through-wall flashing, replacing coping and caste stone on top of various parapets, scraping and repairing steel lintels, and painting window frames and railings.

The work also encompasses providing sidewalk sheds around 1,238 linear feet of contiguous façades.