Partnership with FirstService Project Management means access to an unrivaled level of resources, depth of support, diverse expertise that most small companies are unable to offer.
Our portfolio of major renovation and compliance projects include Local Law 11 remediation, energy retrofits, window replacements, hurricane and flood remediation, residential conversions, and a litany of multi-phase upgrades.
Cost containment is a major concern for property owners—and rightfully so! We offer our clients significant cost savings by nature of our size, the breadth of our portfolio, and industry relationships.
Our portfolio of major renovation and compliance projects include Local Law 11 remediation, energy retrofits, window replacements, hurricane and flood remediation, residential conversions, and a litany of multi-phase upgrades.
Cost containment is a major concern for property owners—and rightfully so! We offer our clients significant cost savings by nature of our size, the breadth of our portfolio, and industry relationships.
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Built in 1895, the building originally served as a warehouse for the spice trade. Today, this enchanting building which boasts a Beaux Arts facade is home to 13 luxury residential condominiums. The building conversion restored magnificent features such as the original arched windows and cornice, a testament to the grandeur of the past.
Our extensive scope of work entailed a complete façade and interior gut renovation to construct multi-million-dollar loft apartments with private entrances from a key-locked elevator. FirstService Project Management gave the facade a facelift, replaced the windows and custom built the cornice to match the original one.
After all the commercial tenants vacated, we demolished the entire interior, providing contractors with a blank canvas. Within three months, all the apartments were framed, plumbing was roughed out, and electricity was in place. Even with minor weather-related delays, our project was completed by the deadline. The overhaul of the building was a success as evident by the quick sale of all 13 apartments within a four-month period.
Our extensive scope of work entailed a complete façade and interior gut renovation to construct multi-million-dollar loft apartments with private entrances from a key-locked elevator. FirstService Project Management gave the facade a facelift, replaced the windows and custom built the cornice to match the original one.
After all the commercial tenants vacated, we demolished the entire interior, providing contractors with a blank canvas. Within three months, all the apartments were framed, plumbing was roughed out, and electricity was in place. Even with minor weather-related delays, our project was completed by the deadline. The overhaul of the building was a success as evident by the quick sale of all 13 apartments within a four-month period.
Liberty Tower is one of the city’s early romantic skyscrapers built in 1910 as a commercial office building by Henry Ives Cobb. Cobb elegantly designed this building incorporating ornamental detailing on the façade and utilized terracotta as the primary cladding material. The New York Landmarks Conservancy has recognized the impeccable preservation and restoration efforts made to keep the Gothic Revival style of Liberty Tower intact by awarding them the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award in 2010.
In the 1980s, Liberty Tower underwent a residential conversion, one of the first in FiDi to do so. Today, the building is 33 stories and has 89 residential units. FirstService Project Management was hired to restore the building several times. Initially, our team worked on the entrance and lobby of the building, restoring the original marble that ordained the floors and walls. We were able to preserve the gilded entry-way revolving doors and bring the original design back to life. All the marble used during the restoration of the lobby matched the color and pattern of the original exactly.
Our attention to detail and effort to keep the original design intact drove the board to hire our team again when Liberty Tower was up for Local Law 11 inspection. We performed an extensive façade restoration, preserving the distinct Gothic detailing on the white terracotta façade. We worked diligently to secure one of the few vendors that could obtain the terracotta and re-create the prolific surface ornaments ranging from gargoyles to alligators. Our team was able to replace over 50 uniquely designed pieces and 800 terracotta stones across the façade of the building. We finished on schedule and $100,000 below budget adhering to the strict landmark preservation standards.
In the 1980s, Liberty Tower underwent a residential conversion, one of the first in FiDi to do so. Today, the building is 33 stories and has 89 residential units. FirstService Project Management was hired to restore the building several times. Initially, our team worked on the entrance and lobby of the building, restoring the original marble that ordained the floors and walls. We were able to preserve the gilded entry-way revolving doors and bring the original design back to life. All the marble used during the restoration of the lobby matched the color and pattern of the original exactly.
Our attention to detail and effort to keep the original design intact drove the board to hire our team again when Liberty Tower was up for Local Law 11 inspection. We performed an extensive façade restoration, preserving the distinct Gothic detailing on the white terracotta façade. We worked diligently to secure one of the few vendors that could obtain the terracotta and re-create the prolific surface ornaments ranging from gargoyles to alligators. Our team was able to replace over 50 uniquely designed pieces and 800 terracotta stones across the façade of the building. We finished on schedule and $100,000 below budget adhering to the strict landmark preservation standards.
Designed by world-famous architect, I.M. Pei, Kips Bay Towers are set on 7.5 acres and comprised of 2 buildings, each 20 stories. FirstService Project Management oversaw the lobby revitalization at Kips Bay working closely with Philip Koether Architects to preserve Pei’s balance of city and nature.
When our teams first walked the premises, we were made aware of the many issues plaguing the current lobby. Ceiling tiles, carpeting and floor tiles had deteriorated which required extensive maintenance. The lighting was outdated and not energy efficient. All factors were contributing to increased maintenance and operational costs.
Our team was able to step in to replace the flooring with durable low maintenance elegant natural stone flooring that extended to the exterior promenades. We also installed a custom ceiling throughout the lobby and energy-efficient lighting to decrease current operational costs.
The concierge desk was replaced with a stunning marble desk, and we created a separate room to hold packages. Original features such as the columns were restored to pay homage to Pei. Together the new elements of the lobby effortlessly merge with its historical features making this property a unique home for residents.
When our teams first walked the premises, we were made aware of the many issues plaguing the current lobby. Ceiling tiles, carpeting and floor tiles had deteriorated which required extensive maintenance. The lighting was outdated and not energy efficient. All factors were contributing to increased maintenance and operational costs.
Our team was able to step in to replace the flooring with durable low maintenance elegant natural stone flooring that extended to the exterior promenades. We also installed a custom ceiling throughout the lobby and energy-efficient lighting to decrease current operational costs.
The concierge desk was replaced with a stunning marble desk, and we created a separate room to hold packages. Original features such as the columns were restored to pay homage to Pei. Together the new elements of the lobby effortlessly merge with its historical features making this property a unique home for residents.
Brighton House is a Mitchell Lama Co-Op located in the heart of Brighton Beach neighborhood. It was built in 1967 and has 18 stories with 195 units. The building was heavily damaged during Hurricane Sandy and with the help of FS Project Management embarked on a large-scale resiliency project.
Our team has experience with quickly taking on resiliency projects, but also working with New York City to finance these projects. We were able to obtain a Community Development Grant which covered the $16 Million reconstruction project. The scope of work was expansive: window and door replacement (in all units); installation of TQ3 roofing to improve storm resilience in the future; installation of new lobby doors; and the replacement of all electrical.
The property is located on the promenade making it vulnerable to flooding. To further protect the building, we built a new bulkhead structure at the promenade level, flood barriers, a CMU wall installation and fenced the building. Our team worked hard to not only reconstruct Brighton House, but to put in place a strong support system that would aid the building in the event of future natural disasters.
Our team has experience with quickly taking on resiliency projects, but also working with New York City to finance these projects. We were able to obtain a Community Development Grant which covered the $16 Million reconstruction project. The scope of work was expansive: window and door replacement (in all units); installation of TQ3 roofing to improve storm resilience in the future; installation of new lobby doors; and the replacement of all electrical.
The property is located on the promenade making it vulnerable to flooding. To further protect the building, we built a new bulkhead structure at the promenade level, flood barriers, a CMU wall installation and fenced the building. Our team worked hard to not only reconstruct Brighton House, but to put in place a strong support system that would aid the building in the event of future natural disasters.
FirstService Project Management was hired to coordinate and oversee a three-level interior garage repair project. During our review of the specs and drawings, we advised the board to close the garage for the duration of the project, since working in different phases would not be cost effective.
The ownerships partners commenced the conversion of the property and were unable to coordinate all the aspects of the conversion. Our team was retained to coordinate and complete this project as it had stalled, and the workmanship was in question. We assisted with providing alternate parking solutions for shareholders which included discounted rates at nearby facilities throughout the construction period. The project scope of work was increased to include the replacement of all lighting with energy efficient fixtures.
We successfully coordinated with all of the trades and were able to complete the project on schedule and on budget. Following completion, we provided a maintenance program for the new coating system.
The ownerships partners commenced the conversion of the property and were unable to coordinate all the aspects of the conversion. Our team was retained to coordinate and complete this project as it had stalled, and the workmanship was in question. We assisted with providing alternate parking solutions for shareholders which included discounted rates at nearby facilities throughout the construction period. The project scope of work was increased to include the replacement of all lighting with energy efficient fixtures.
We successfully coordinated with all of the trades and were able to complete the project on schedule and on budget. Following completion, we provided a maintenance program for the new coating system.