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NOVA Construction Services Recognized with Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award for Restoration of Iconic Skylight at 20 West 44th Street

Brooklyn, NY — NOVA Construction Services, a leading exterior restoration company specializing in facade and architectural restoration, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award for its outstanding work on the skylight restoration at 20 West 44th Street, also known as The General Society of Tradesmen and Mechanics of the City of New York.

This prestigious recognition comes after the successful completion of an extensive restoration project, which included the reconstruction of the historic copper skylight, the second largest in New York City. The historic building is renowned for its educational contributions, notably its century-old lecture series. 20 West 44th Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a celebrated New York City landmark, known for its architectural beauty and as a center of learning and tradition.  This project highlights NOVA’s commitment to shaping and preserving New York’s architectural landscape. NOVA Construction Services will be honored at the 35th Annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards ceremony on April 22nd, 2025, at The Edison Ballroom, located at 240 W 47th St, New York, NY. The Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award is the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s most prestigious honor, recognizing exceptional achievements in historic preservation.

A Legacy of Award-Winning Restoration

This marks yet another Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award for NOVA Construction Services, adding to an impressive record of honored projects, including:

  • The Langham Apartments (2001)
  • 780 West End Avenue (2004)
  • 16 Gramercy Park South (2014)
  • Hope Building – 131 Duane Street & 1 West 123rd Street (2022)


“Receiving this award once again is a true testament to our deep-rooted passion for preserving New York’s historic architecture,”
 said Eric Janczyk, Principal of NOVA Construction Services. “Every restoration project we take on is about more than just repairing a building; it’s about honoring history and ensuring that these landmarks remain for future generations. This recognition reinforces the expertise and dedication of our entire team.”

Bogdan Khyliak, Principal of NOVA Construction Services, added: “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized with another Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award. These projects require a deep understanding of historical craftsmanship, and we take great pride in ensuring that New York’s most iconic buildings stand strong for the future. Being acknowledged once again by the New York Landmarks Conservancy motivates us to continue protecting and revitalizing the city’s architectural treasures.”

About NOVA Construction Services

Founded in 1998 by Andrzej Janczyk, NOVA Construction Services is a leading construction restoration company based in Brooklyn, New York. With over 25 years of experience, the company has earned a reputation for setting the standard in the restoration industry. Under the leadership of Eric Janczyk and Bogdan Khyliak, NOVA offers a comprehensive range of restoration services, including facade restoration, roofing and waterproofing, architectural metal and stone restoration, concrete and coating, access, and consulting services.

For more information about NOVA Construction Services and to view their portfolio of impressive projects, visit www.novaconstructionservices.com.

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Access

Nova Construction Services offer access services.
We offer the following services:

Sidewalk Shed

Suspended Scaffolding

Pipe Scaffolding

Material Hoist

Consulting

Based on our many years of experience, we offer consulting services in the following areas:

Emergency Repairs

Mortar And Stone Analysis

Aeriallift Inspections

Test Cleaning

Suspended Scaffolding Inspection

Roofing Analysis

Concrete & Coating

Nova Construction Services offer concrete & coating services.
Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials. It is used extensively for a wide range of construction work, such as footpaths, driveways and roads, residential and commercial construction – floors and walls, foundations and footings, for posts, fences and walls, and even boat hulls.
Precast concrete is typically stronger than natural cut limestone, but it doesn’t have the look of natural cut stone. Cast Stone, on the other hand, solves both problems. Cast Stone can be stronger than precast concrete and is easily cast to produce identical pieces.

Sidewalk Replacement

Coating Repair And Installation

Cast Stone Installation

Vault Repairs And Replacement

Gfrc / Gfrp Cornice Restoration

Concrete Eyebrow And Structural Repairs

Architectural Metals

Nova Construction Services offer architectural metals services.
Architectural metalwork is a unique factor in the building process that involves using metalwork practices to create structures that are not only functional but also have a strong aesthetic role to play too. It is the bringing together of metalwork and architecture.
Architectural steel fabrication often involves the use of decorative elements, such as ornamental railings, staircases, and facades. On the other hand, structural steel fabrication is concerned with the strength and stability of the building.
As part of the architectural metals service, Nova Construction Services offers:

Cast Iron Repair & Replacement

Fire Escape Restoration

Cornice Retoration  & Replacement

Steel Retoration & Replacement

Canopy, Entrace & Gate Restoration

Window Restoration

Copper Roof Replacement

Ralling Replacement

Skylight Replacement

Structural Shoring

Architectural Stones

Nova Construction Services offer architectural stones services.
Stone is a highly durable, low maintenance building material with high thermal mass. As a natural substance that is quarried and mined from the earth and used in a variety of applications in construction, including: masonry, including decorative elements such as pillars, swags and porticos, floor and wall tiles and cladding.
As part of the facade restoration service, we offer the following:

Landmark Preservation

Terra Cotta Repair Replacement

Limestone, Brownstone and Granite Repair and Replacement

Roofing & Waterproofing

Nova Construction Services offers roofing & waterproofing services.
Waterproofing is a process designed to prevent liquids from entering a structure. Comprehensive waterproofing measures are often added to the building to provide moisture control during construction, and waterproofing materials are applied after the structure is built to eliminate any problems that may be encountered.
As part of the roof & waterproofing service, Nova Construction Services offers:

Roof Replacement

Slate Roof Replacement

Roof Recovery

Balcony and Tarace Waterproofing

Façade restorations

Nova Construction Services offers façade restorations services.
This process is the process that reveals the appearance of the building. Facade systems are made with very different materials. These can be processes such as styrofoam coating, glass coating and metal coating. The main purpose of facade treatments made of these, or other materials is to protect the building.
Façade restorations means aesthetic improvements to the front of a building including installing, restoring, replacing or repairing awnings, windows, doors, cladding, and architectural features.

Mansory Restoriation

Stucco Installation

Local Law 11 Repairs

Facade and Stone Cleaning

Metal Panel Systems