CNY was selected to restore the North Villard. The firm is responsible for refurbishing the existing floor areas, installing a new elevator shaft and cab, and modernizing and installing new mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire safety systems. CNY has taken measures to ensure that guests can continue to enjoy the hotel and to protect all aspects of the structure, including its stairs, façade, ceiling and flooring areas, during the construction process. To complete the renovations, CNY is collaborating with project managers at the John Hardy Group, as well as Brennan Beer Gorman's expert architects.
Renovations are currently on-schedule and set to be completed by the beginning of July.
A New York City Landmark
In 1882, Henry Villard, a prominent American railroad financier residing in New York City, commissioned the famous McCoy, Mead & White architects to design a Gilded Age neo-Italian villa. The ensuing Villard Mansion, completed in 1884, featured design motifs found in 15th century Italian cathedrals. During the 20th century, the Villard Mansion transformed from a private residence to an elegant space for corporate functions and events. The magnificent Villard Mansion property was designated a historic structure by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1968.
Transforming the Palace
Today, The Villard Mansions are one of Manhattan's most elegant historic structures. The North and South Villard Houses serve as the grand entranceway to the New York Palace hotel, originally constructed in 1974 by prominent New York City hotelier, Harry Helmsley. The 55-story modern structure features 813 guestrooms and 86 suites. The hotel was recently acquired by Northwood Investors, who has commissioned a $150 million renovation.
CNY Interiors, LLC is an operating division of CNY Group and is dedicated solely to interior construction. CNY Group is a construction services firm headquartered in New York City that provides construction management, general contracting, advisory and design-assist services through its four operating subsidiaries. The firm is known for its innovative and collaborative management approach and its expertise in high-rise construction, complex renovations, and build out of sustainable and uniquely designed spaces and projects. CNY Group is currently managing over $500 million of construction projects in the New York metropolitan area. The firm maintains a core competency in hospitality, residential, mixed-use construction, institutional work, interiors and retail sectors. For more information, please call (212) 302-9060.
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