Renovation and expansion work is continuing on 44-54 Ninth Avenue, an eight-story office and retail building at the confluence of Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and the West Village. Designed by BKSK Architects for Tavros Capital, the project involves the restoration of a row of a landmarked townhomes and the construction of a new office structure above. Broadway Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is alternately addressed as 351-355 West 14th Street and located at the intersection of West 14th Street and Ninth Avenue.
Much of the building was covered with scaffolding and construction netting at the time of our last update in mid April. Since then, the upper portion of the scaffolding has been partially dismantled, revealing the glass curtain wall of the new office volume. Work has yet to commence on the installation of the bronze-hued metal grid over the façade, but could begin in the coming weeks.
Photo by Michael young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
We can also see more of the hand-laid red brick envelope on the renovated low-rise townhomes, which have more metal decking covering their sloped roof lines.
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
The rendering previews the scope of the renovation to the townhomes that line West 14th Street and Broadway. The pitched roofs will have an array of short chimneys and feature a new lining of black asphalt shingles. Retail frontage at ground level offers a contrasting dark appearance against the red brick masonry walls. The westernmost section of the structure will have balconettes and pairs of shutters on both the second and third floors, which will be reserved for new office space. Retail space would occupy both the ground and cellar levels.
Updated rendering of street walls at 14th Street and Ninth Avenue – BKSK Architects
The following diagram looks at the backside of the townhomes and their individual components that are either rebuilt, preserved, or brand new.
Current proposed restoration of rear walls at 14th Street and Ninth Avenue – BKSK Architects
YIMBY anticipates 44-54 Ninth Avenue to finish construction by early 2024.
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