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The General Society of Tradesmen and Mechanics

The General Society of Tradesmen and Mechanics

20 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

Landmark Preservation

History

20 West 44th Street in New York City houses The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen and its Library. This historic institution, founded to enrich and support the city’s craftsmen and tradesmen, includes the second oldest library in New York City, featuring a vast collection of works over two centuries old. 

It is renowned for its educational contributions, notably its century-old lecture series. The building 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. 

Scope of work

Façade restoration

Masonry cleaning
Select face brick replacement
Masonry repointing and caulking

Architectural Stones
Partial terra cotta replacement
Terra cotta crack repairs
Decorative terra cotta unit cleaning
Decorative terra cotta baluster reinstallation

Architectural Metals

Complete historical copper skylight reconstruction
Steel restoration and replacement
Sheet metal flashing and trim
Resetting of main roof copper cornice
Removal and reinstallation of copper sheet metal
Structural repair: reinforcement of steel roof support beams
Replacing copper muntin caps
Ornamental bracket repair
Railing repairs
Exterior fire escape cleaning and coating
Cornice restoration
Complete balustrade reconstruction

Concrete & Coating

Cast stone replacement
Concrete repairs

Roofing & Waterproofing

Cold fluid applied waterproofing

Project

Architect:
Easton Architects LLP

Year Built:

1891

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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