The Woolworth Residences

The Woolworth Residences

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Features:

  • Renovation included approximately 110,000 SF (net) of condominiums
  • Completely new MEP infrastructure; two designated residential elevators and ground floor lobby; amenity space in the sub levels (the restored Woolworth pool, wine storage); lounge on the 29th floor; and gym on the 30th floor
  • A portion of the landmarked lobby and sub-cellar are part of the residential condominium, allowing for a dedicated entrance and amenity space
  • The tower-floor penthouse, the Pinnacle, has been converted into a five-level living space
  • Exterior work included façade maintenance and new windows on the landmarked façade
  • The dramatic Park Place lobby for owners features an original coffered ceiling, restored and relocated from Frank W. Woolworth’s private office

Details:

Extraordinary conversion of the historic Woolworth Building’s top 30 floors into 32 luxury, residences including a single five level townhome within the pinnacle at the top of the building. Work at this 792-foot National Historic Landmark involved restoration of the façade, gut renovation and structural reconstruction of core elevator shafts and stairwells from floors 29 through 58; shaft space on the 2nd through 28th floors, and new ground floor entrance and lobby, cellars, and sub-cellar amenities.

Other Information:

Clients:

Alchemy Properties and BlackRock Private Equity Partners

Architect:

Office of Thierry W. Despont

Services:

Construction Management