Navillus Contracting advances work in Empire State Building’s reimaging project

Manhattan, NY Navillus Contracting, a New York City-based union construction company, is advancing multiple assignments as part of the Empire State Building’s fully reimagined observatory project, covering  75,000 s/f throughout.

Empire State Realty Trust, owner and manager of the Empire State Building, is overseeing the upgrade of the property. While this project is underway, the 86th floor observatory remains open with uninterrupted visitor traffic.

In August, Navillus completed the initial phase of its assignment with the opening of the Empire State Building’s new entrance at 20 West 34th St., which includes a detailed mosaic mural. The company is presently advancing a new phase of work focused on general trades and finishing carpentry work on other projects throughout the landmark.

The Empire State Building joins Navillus’ portfolio of top New York City landmarks, which also includes assignments completed at Grand Central Terminal, Madison Square Garden, the World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Lincoln Center, the USTA National Tennis Center, the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, and other high-profile projects, including what will be Midtown’s tallest commercial building, One Vanderbilt.

“Navillus takes pride in adding specialized value to many of New York City’s most beloved landmarks,” said Navillus president and founder Donal O’Sullivan. “The newly expanded entrance to the Empire State Building is facilitating the seamless flow of vast numbers of tenants and visitors in and out of this iconic structure.”

The enhanced entryway is dedicated to accommodating the 4.2 million guests visiting the building’s famed Observatory each year. 

Skanska is serving as construction manager for the ReBuilding project, with Corgan Associates Architects providing architecture services. The Empire State Building is represented by JLL.