Construction has topped out on 63 Pitt Street, a 12-story residential building on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Designed by Frank Quatela Architects and developed by Prosper Property Group, the reinforced concrete structure will yield 56,589 square feet with 59 rental apartments. First Standard Construction Inc. is the general contractor for the property, which is located between Delancey and Rivington Streets.
Our last update in July revealed renderings for the project. Since then, the five-story former occupant of the site has been cleared and work has proceeded rapidly on the new building.
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
White plastic sheets cover much of the main eastern elevation, and metal stud frames are in the process of being placed across the edges of the floors plates on the southern face in preparation for the installation of its outer walls and windows. Three flags on the southeastern corner of the roof parapet signify the building’s topping out.
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
63 Pitt Street. Photo by Michael Young
The main rendering depicts the structure clad in warm-colored brick and two shades of gray paneling in a staggered pattern around the irregular window grid. Two small setbacks are found on the tenth and 11th floors, making way for private outdoor terraces.
The residential breakdown includes 11 studios, 39 one-bedrooms, and nine two-bedrooms. A total of 18 apartments are designated as affordable homes. All of the units are equipped with washers and dryers, hardwood floors, and oversized windows. There will also be a cellar and a slim rear yard for residents. Amenities include an outdoor rooftop deck, a fitness room, basement storage, on-site laundry facilities, a package room, and bicycle parking.
63 Pitt Street will be completed sometime this summer, as noted on the construction board.
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Here’s hoping it’s not half as wretched as the rendering suggests. Also wow to the cornice next door.
The American, Italian, and Irish flags: Do they signify where all the people working on the project come from?
Celebrating Irish and Italian identity is kind of a thing in the NY construction industry.
Keep it wrapped
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