99 Park Avenue Completes Major Renovation in Midtown
A new chapter has begun for one of Midtown Manhattan’s enduring office towers. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters have completed the transformation of 99 Park Avenue, a 600,000 square foot Class A office building just steps from Grand Central Terminal, delivering a modern workplace designed for today’s evolving office environment.
The renovation reimagined the building’s arrival experience with a new double height storefront and metal and glass façade while introducing Below Park, a hospitality inspired amenity center featuring a speakeasy style bar, boardroom, lounge seating, and golf simulator. Throughout the 26 story tower, union contractors and carpenters completed architectural millwork, flooring installation, drapery and window treatments, modular wall systems, specialty furnishings, and workplace installations supporting both amenity spaces and tenant interiors.
Built with accountable performance and the craftsmanship of highly trained union carpenters and contractors, the modernization of 99 Park Avenue reflects the standard of excellence required to deliver commercial interiors that perform for decades to come.
FDIC Build-Out Underway at 1166 Avenue of the Americas
A new federal workplace is taking shape in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are completing build-out work at 1166 Avenue of the Americas, where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is relocating into approximately 147,500 square feet of office space within the 44-story tower.
Located along the Bryant Park corridor between West 45th and West 46th Streets, the project is creating new office space for the federal agency within one of Midtown Manhattan’s busiest commercial districts. Union contractors and carpenters are installing architectural metal and glass, custom woodwork, and specialty installations throughout the space.
Union contractors and carpenters are performing the skilled work required to transform the office into a modern workplace designed to support the agency’s long-term operations.
Construction is advancing on one of Lower Manhattan’s most significant resiliency infrastructure projects. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are building the South Battery Park City Resiliency Project, a $231 million flood protection system designed to safeguard Lower Manhattan from storm surge and rising sea levels as part of the broader Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency initiative.
The first sections of reinforced concrete flood walls have now been formed and are being clad in stone between Pier A and Battery Place near the intersection of Broadway and State Street. The project will create a continuous protective barrier extending from the Museum of Jewish Heritage through Wagner Park and across Pier A Plaza. Construction is also progressing on South Cove and the South Esplanade as work advances into the next phases.
Across the site, union contractors and carpenters are performing concrete work, pile driving, marine construction, civil site improvements, and specialty installations. When complete, the project will provide a critical layer of protection for Lower Manhattan, helping safeguard neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces against future coastal flooding.
A Museum in Transformation: Renovation Work Advances at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great cultural institutions is in the midst of one of its most ambitious transformations. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are transforming The Metropolitan Museum of Art through an expansive, multi year renovation program that is modernizing galleries, offices, conservation spaces, and public areas throughout the iconic Fifth Avenue campus.
The work spans multiple areas of the museum, including the recently renovated Michael C. Rockefeller Wing and the Ancient Near Eastern and Cypriot Art Galleries. Additional projects include a new Great Hall special exhibitions space, updated visitor amenities, and extensive workplace improvements across the institution. Preparatory work is also underway for the future Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu Tang Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art, a 125,000 square foot expansion scheduled to enter full construction in 2026.
Union contractors and carpenters are performing a wide range of specialized work, including architectural woodwork, flooring systems, acoustical ceilings and wall systems, interior partitions, computer flooring, scaffolding, furniture installation, and other specialty finishes. Working within an active museum environment requires careful coordination, precision craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to protecting both visitors and priceless collections.
The result is a thoughtful modernization effort that enhances the visitor experience while preserving the character and mission of one of New York City’s most treasured cultural landmarks. Projects of this scale demand skilled craftsmanship, accountability, and a highly trained workforce capable of performing in complex occupied environments while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Midtown’s 787 Seventh Avenue Undergoes Major Multi-Tenant Renovation
At one of Midtown Manhattan’s premier office towers, union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are completing extensive renovation work at 787 Seventh Avenue, modernizing spaces across multiple floors throughout the building. Current work supports a range of prominent tenants including Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Stifel, BNP Paribas, Sidley Austin, Holland & Knight, Comonwealth Partners, and Meta.
The 50 story, 1.8 million square foot tower adjacent to Rockefeller Center is undergoing a broad program of interior upgrades spanning dozens of floors. Union carpenters and contractors are performing work across multiple specialties, including flooring systems, acoustical ceilings, architectural woodwork, movable partitions, window treatments, and specialty installations.
The result is a renewed office environment that balances flexibility, quality, and performance across one of New York City’s most recognized commercial properties.
Ahead of Schedule: Forte Construction Modernizes Elevators at Harlem’s 125th Street Subway Station
A major accessibility improvement arrived ahead of schedule at one of Harlem’s busiest transit hubs. Forte Construction Corp. and union carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters completed the replacement of three elevators at the 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue subway station, finishing the project two months early and expanding access for riders traveling on the A, B, C, and D lines throughout West and Central Harlem.
Completed as part of the MTA’s ongoing ADA accessibility program, the project replaced aging hydraulic elevators and upgraded supporting infrastructure including machine rooms and elevator shafts. The new elevators improve connections between street, mezzanine, and platform levels, strengthening reliable vertical access at a station that has served the neighborhood since 1932 and welcomes tens of thousands of riders on a typical weekday.
The early completion adds to Forte’s record of transit improvements in Harlem, following previous elevator replacement and systems modernization work at the 125th Street and Lexington Avenue station in 2017 and the 145th Street station in 2019. Through coordinated planning, skilled execution, and a focus on long term performance, union contractors and carpenters improved accessibility while strengthening a station that serves as an important gateway to Central Harlem and destinations such as the Apollo Theater.
One of New York’s busiest aviation hubs is being reimagined from the inside out. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are building the $400 million expansion and $125 million commercial redevelopment of Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, transforming the terminal into a modern facility serving American Airlines, British Airways, and partner carriers.
The project added approximately 130,000 square feet of new and renovated space, five new widebody gates, and a redesigned concessions program featuring locally inspired dining, retail, and upgraded digital experiences. The work strengthens Terminal 8’s role as JFK’s primary transatlantic hub as part of the Port Authority’s broader $19 billion airport transformation.
Union contractors and carpenters performed work throughout the terminal, including interior systems, flooring systems, architectural woodwork, metal and glass systems, specialty retail build outs, and passenger amenity spaces. Built with disciplined coordination and attention to long term performance, the project is shaping a travel environment designed to serve millions of passengers for decades to come.
Building Netflix’s East Coast Headquarters at 888 Broadway
In a neighborhood where historic architecture meets modern technology, a landmark building in the Flatiron District is taking on new life. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters renovated 888 Broadway, converting 100,000 square feet of an 1880s structure into Netflix’s East Coast headquarters.
Five former retail floors were transformed into loft-style office space while preserving the building’s architectural character. Union contractors and carpenters installed flooring systems, architectural millwork, partitions, architectural metal and glass, and specialty installations, bringing modern workspace requirements into a historic framework.
The result is a high performing workplace built to meet the demands of a global media and technology company.
Building a Modern Biomedical Lab in Washington Heights
In a setting where precision directly supports scientific progress, a new biomedical research facility is rising in Washington Heights. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are building the Vagelos Innovation Laboratories at 1150 St Nicholas Avenue, an eight story, 86,254 square foot all electric laboratory for Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The project expands Columbia’s ability to advance medical research on its Washington Heights campus, creating a high performance environment designed for complex, evolving scientific work. Across the facility, union contractors and carpenters are delivering interior systems, flooring, and architectural woodwork built to meet the demands of modern laboratory use.
Built with disciplined execution and a focus on long term performance, the project is delivering a research environment designed for continuous discovery.
Along Brooklyn’s waterfront, a new chapter is taking shape. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are building at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, advancing the transformation of a 122-acre site central to the city’s Blue Highways freight network and long-term maritime strategy.
Across the terminal, work includes pier repairs, structural upgrades, marine construction, and specialty installations, along with concrete work, flooring installations, and insulation systems. The work is preparing the facility for next-generation cargo handling and more efficient port operations across the harbor.
Supported by rigorous training, disciplined safety standards, and accountable performance, union contractors and carpenters are delivering precise, high-quality work across every phase of the project, reinforcing and modernizing critical areas of the terminal.
Inside KPMG’s 12 Floor Transformation at Two Manhattan West
A global accounting firm establishes a new home in Manhattan, bringing its New York workforce together under one roof. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters built out KPMG’s U.S. headquarters at Two Manhattan West, delivering 450,000 square feet across 12 floors for 5,500 professionals.
The project consolidated three separate Midtown locations into a single, custom designed headquarters within the 58 story Manhattan West tower. Union contractors and carpenters installed flooring systems, acoustical ceilings, architectural woodwork, movable partitions, and specialty elements throughout the space.
Supported by rigorous training, disciplined safety standards, and accountable performance, the workforce delivered a high performing workspace designed to support modern collaboration and flexible office environments.
Delivering a Modern Law Office at 425 Lexington Avenue
Some environments demand more than a standard build. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters completed a full-scale renovation at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s headquarters at 425 Lexington Avenue, delivering a modernized workplace across multiple floors within the 750,000 square foot tower.
The renovation required precision execution and coordination across every phase of work. Flooring systems, acoustical ceilings, architectural woodwork, and specialty installations were delivered with the consistency expected in high-performance professional environments.
This is what it looks like when experience meets execution. Work completed with care. Teams prepared to perform. Results that hold up under pressure.
