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575 Broadway
New York, NYThis commercial loft in Soho’s Cast Iron Historic District was commissioned by John Jacob Astor III on the site of the original Astor estate.
PWWG rehabilitated the entire building—offices, galleries, and retail space. Interior renovation included new building core and replacement of all HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. The new HVAC system uses state-of-the-art absorption boiler/chiller equipment to generate chilled water using only natural gas, dramatically easing electrical demands during peak summer months.
PWWG documented existing conditions and all elements of original construction and measured storefront profiles in detail to restore what previous renovations had destroyed or obscured. The building’s original colors were determined by analysis of its painting history. Exterior work focused on restoration of the original floor and site plans, with two new stairs for direct access to the basement, a half level below the sidewalk. Sidewalk windows and restored vault covers bring natural light to the basement.