Ralph Lauren Men's Flagship

Ralph Lauren Men’s Flagship Store
(Gertrude Rhinelander Waldo House)

867 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Landmark Preservation

History

Originally built in 1898, 867 Madison Avenue stands as an architectural gem in the heart of New York City. Built in the Beaux Arts style, his magnificent structure, known as the Rhinelander Mansion, earned the title of landmark in 2001 by the Landmark preservation Commission.

Nearly a century later in 1983, fashion icon Ralph Lauren transformed the mansion into a flagship store. Under his guidance, the mansion underwent meticulous renovations, ensuring its historical significance remained intact. 

 Today, our restoration project aims to honor the legacy of 867 Madison Avenue while ensuring its longevity for generations to come. Led by Howard Zimmerman Architects and AMP Engineers, DPC, our team is dedicated to preserving the mansion’s architectural integrity. 

Scope of work

Façade cleaning
Masonry repairs
Parapet reconstruction
Face brick masonry replacement
Decorative limestone unit replacement
Coping stone resetting, Windowsill replacement
Replacement of red slate roof
Selective limestone cleaning
Limestone Dutchman repairs
Flat Limestone patching repair, Limestone crack repair
Limestone repointing
Decorative limestone finial replacement
Copper cladding replacement and patination
Reinstallation of decorative copper ridge cap flashing
Window lintel replacement
Repair of existing decorative copper finials
Steel guardrail replacement
Roof slate replacement
Membrane roof replacement
Roof replacement
Removal and replacement of copper flashings

Project

Architect:
Howard Zimmerman Architects & AMP Engineers, DPC
Year Built
1898

Images

Video

Direction

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