CNY interiors division completes $3.2 million renovation of 6,000 s/f Chelsea Mercantile lobby

Manhattan, NY CNY’s interiors division has completed the $3.2 million interior renovation of the 6,000 s/f lobby at The Chelsea Mercantile Building, a 354-unit condominium located at 252 Seventh Ave.

Scott Yarmus, CNY interiors project executive, said, “Our work at Chelsea Mercantile was challenging due to an extensive demolition and reconstruction of existing lobby spaces in multiple phases, while maintaining a 24/7 active public entrance and egress for residents. All MEP and life safety systems remained operational during construction, and were then upgraded. We were pleased to collaborate with ODA Architecture and property manager RoseTerra Management LLC throughout the project.”

 Architectural features of the renovation include the installation of a stainless steel canopy over a finely etched metal grid framed entrance; custom shaped wall panels; new marble flooring; and the installation of a very intricate lighting and control system. 

Built in 1908, the 19-story structure originally served as a “woolens building” where fabric was manufactured, before becoming the Veterans Administration Building after World War II. Today, Chelsea Mercantile is one of New York City’s grandest condominium residences.