Property of the Month: Wesbuilt Construction Managers and architect THIRLWALL complete 54D flagship fitness club

Manhattan, NY Wesbuilt Construction Managers and Miami Beach, FL-based architectural firm THIRLWALL have completed a $2.2 million fit-out of the ground floor of 125 West 25^th St. as the location of the New York flagship fitness club of 54D, the international fitness brand headquartered in Mexico City. Former professional soccer player Rodrigo Garduño founded 54D in Mexico City in 2012 and expanded to its first US location in 2019.

WSP welcomes Huell as northeast diversity transformation lead

Manhattan, NY Jermaine Huell has been named diversity transformation lead for the Northeast district at WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.  In his new role, Huell will facilitate the growth of meaningful partnerships between WSP and minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises; and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

Tankhouse and SO-IL to construct 9 Chapel - 14-story condo tower

Brooklyn, NY Development firm Tankhouse and architecture firm SO-IL are collaborating to bring 9 Chapel, a new condo tower, to the corner of Chapel and Jay Sts. The 14-story tower will be home to 27 residences spanning from one- to four-bedroom homes. Each home is designed like a corner unit, with at least two exposures and oversized picture windows.

Brescia of Hellman Electric LLC promoted to project executive

Bronx, NY Hellman Electric LLC has promoted John Brescia, senior project manager, to project executive of Hellman Electric’s JFK operations. This new position is a result of Brescia’s unwavering dedication to excellence, efficiency, and outstanding project management. With a background as a journeyman electrician, Brescia quickly rose, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.

Project designers Alsaedi and Latona of SWBR earn Construction Documents Technology certifications

Rochester, NY SWBRs’ project designers Ali Alsaedi and Sarah Latona earned their certification in Construction Documents Technology (CDT) from the Construction Specifications Institute. CDT certification reflects comprehensive knowledge of managing and delivering projects from conception through occupancy. CDT professionals are highly respected for their understanding of project delivery and ability to provide effective client services and deliver successful projects.

Institutional Property Advisors publishes national multifamily construction report

New York, NY Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, published a new national report, “Pullback in Multifamily Construction Starts”. The Multifamily Construction Starts research report provides investors with the latest apartment construction research and analysis, including key findings such as:

Tishman Speyer begins construction of second all-affordable residential building at Edgemere Commons

Queens, NY Tishman Speyer’s TS Communities has begun construction on a 13-story, 100% affordable apartment building at Edgemere Commons in Far Rockaway. Located at the corner of Beach Channel Dr. and Beach 52^nd St., the 247,000 s/f building will encompass 237

BXP and Fogarty Finger complete renovation of GM Building’s amenity center

Manhattan, NY BXP has completed the General Motors (GM) Building’s amenity center. Named Savoy Club, the 35,000 s/f amenity experience designed by Fogarty Finger, offers building clients access to a fitness and health center, a food and beverage concept, and a fully appointed conferencing suite.

JRM works with EvensonBest for 22,000 s/f office build out

Manhattan, NY JRM Construction has completed work for EvensonBest, known to be one of the largest furniture dealers in North America. EvensonBest tapped JRM to build out 22,000 s/f of corporate office space in the Union Square neighborhood. At 55 5^th Ave., the space features

The hidden dangers of aging building façades: Maintaining terra cotta and limestone exteriors is complex and necessary - by Steven Kratchman

Falling debris from defective building façades continues to present hazards for pedestrians on the streets of New York City. Multiple cases of falling masonry have resulted in serious injuries and even deaths in recent years.