New York, NY
Building Use: Infrastructure
Owner/Developer: Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Construction & Development
Completion Date: June 2022
Navillus has completed the façade restoration of the Manhattan Blower Building at the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel which included: repointing existing joints, patching limestone panels, replacement of granite panels, power washing, repainting window grills, concrete hardscape, removing and replacing perimeter fencing , and landscape improvements such as new shrubs, trees, and grass planted at the entrance of the building.
New York, NY
Building Use: Educational
Owner/Developer: New York City School Construction Authority
Completion Date: April 2018
At IS 323M, Navillus Contracting was subcontracted by DeMatteis Organization to deliver 30,000 SF of terracotta rainscreen for the complete renovation of an existing superstructure into a new intermediate school for the New York City School Construction Authority. Following full demolition of the original façade, Navillus installed a high-performance three-part façade system, including anchored CMU backup, air and vapor barrier with mineral wool insulation, and a terracotta rainscreen with aluminum framework. The project began in March 2017 and transformed a decades-old structure into a modern educational facility.
New York, NY
Building Use: Infrastructure
Owner/Developer: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Architect: Downtown Design Partnership
Completion Date: 2019
This is a new subway station that Navillus takes pride to have worked on. We installed the masonry as well as the granite paving and marble on the walls.
New York, NY
Building Use: Commercial & Residential
Owner/Developer: The Durst Organization
Architect: COOKFOX
Navillus led the restoration of eleven landmarked buildings and the construction of three new structures, delivering a mixed-use development with 95 residential units and 22,170 square feet of retail space. Working under strict landmark guidelines, Navillus revived Front Street’s 18th-century character while ensuring modern performance and durability. The project required highly specialized masonry and restoration techniques to seamlessly integrate new construction with the surrounding historic fabric.
Queens, NY
Building Use: Commercial
Owner/Developer: USTA
Architect: Rossetti Architects
Size: 1 million finished blocks, 300,000 square feet of bricks, pre-cast concrete concrete copings, wall-hung panels on stadiums inner bowl, walkways, trellises, and hexagonal out-buildings
Completion Date: 1996
The construction of the Arthur Ashe Stadium at the National Tennis Center was, without question, a milestone achievement for Navillus-helping to catapult the Company into its position as a leading masonry subcontractor.
At its peak, this project called for more than 150 masons and laborers. Workers installed close to a million finished blocks, 300,000 square feet of bricks, pre-cast concrete copings, and wall-hung panels on the stadium’s inner bowl, walkways, trellises, and hexagonal out-buildings.
Due to the size, scope, and evolving nature of this project, Navillus provided a full-time, on-site management team that implemented over 1,200 successful design changes.
282 Eleventh Ave, New York, NY
Building Use: Residential
Owner/Developer: Avalon Bay Communities
Architect: SLCE Architects
Size: two towers, 14 flrs & 31 flrs; 715 units; 720,000 sq ft
Completion Date: 2014
Avalon West Chelsea also known as the AVA Highline is a 715 residential unit building located in the Chelsea area of New York. The superstructure boasts 720,000 square foot and consists of two towers; a 14-story mid-rise and 31-story hi-rise tower that combined house 715 market rate rental apartments. The residence of this building has entry to two residential lobbies’ indoor/outdoor amenities, retail spaces and parking garages. The unit takes up nearly the entire block between 28th and 29th Streets, and 10th and 11th Avenues. The building features variance between the mid-rise and high-rise facades while exposed floors plates are a dominate component of the structure.
50-02 5th street Long Island City, NY
Building Use: Commercial
Owner/Developer: United Association
Architect: Environetics Group
Completion Date: 2014
Navillus performed the masonry work for this new office building including a new brick and stone façade, thin brick on the interior and new concrete masonry units.
Queens, NY
Building Use: Educational
Owner/Developer: New York City School Construction Authority
Architect: Polshek
Completion Date: 2009
The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is a technological and architectural masterpiece.
This state-of-the-art building is overflowing with cutting-edge technologies, including sophisticated recording and performance studios, a concert grade auditorium, fully- equipped science laboratories, and music, art and medical suites. The school also features a unique rooftop terrace that doubles as a performance venue. Navillus constructed the building’s sleek, contemporary façade, which boasts tens of thousands of pieces of ground face block, glazed block, iron-spot, brick, and prairie stone.
Jamaica, NY
Building Use: Educational
Owner/Developer: New York City School Construction Authority
Completion Date: 2003
Navillus began masonry work on The High School of Law Enforcement in March 2002, and completed work on this multimillion dollar project in February 2003. The largest NYCSCA project during the time. Its scale of masonry work is worthy of only the most experienced subcontractors. Navillus has been able to rely on past experience with similarly sized projects in preparation during the pre-construction phase. By using modern technology and proven managerial methods, Navillus successfully completed this project and exceeded schedule.
We used approximately one million pieces of brick, 350,000 finished blocks, 125,000 glazed tile blocks and 5,000 linear feet of cast stone. Seven different colors of brick have been incorporated into the façade and the use of a glazed brick means Navillus, as always, upholds a high standard for quality workmanship.
60 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Building Use: Residential
Architect: Costas Kondylis and Richard Cook (Landmark Architects)
Size: 19 stories
An architectural triumph, The Caroline is a 19-story residential and commercial tower blends effortlessly into this landmark district.
Designed by Architect Costas Kondylis in conjunction with Landmark Architects, Richard Cook & Associates, The Caroline construction required very specific construction conditions for its landmark status. The use of a brick with inherent imperfections coupled with a distinct jointing allowed this building to blend in with its surrounding older structures. Over 9,000 pieces of cast stone were fabricated and installed by Navillus, requiring extensive shop drawings and planning during pre- construction. Navillus even designed a pointing tool that would provide a 45-degree angled joint, creating the shadowing requirement as intended by the architect.
A striking feature of this building is the courtyard garden located in the center of the building which Navillus completed, including all concrete, masonry and granite work.
Staten Island, NY
Building Use: Educational
Owner/Developer: New York City School Construction Authority
Architect: Kliment Halsband Architects
Completion Date: 2000
Designed by Mitchell/Giurgola, the 105,000-square-foot renovation of Public School 56 in Staten Island was completed by Navillus in just five months. The project utilized 60,000 square feet of glazed block partitions, 72,000 square feet of brickwork, and 160,000 square feet of block work, delivering distinctive features such as a curved brick façade and multicolored glazed block interiors. Following the successful delivery of this prototype school, Navillus was selected to construct the identical P.S. 6 in Staten Island.
