SELECT PROJECTS

277 FIFTH AVENUE

BACKGROUND

Designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, this striking 55-story luxury residential condominium is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. As the tallest residential building on Fifth Avenue, its 130 condominium residences offer incomparable views of the NYC skyline.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

With the goal of attracting New York’s most discerning buyers, the success of the ground-up development hinged on maximizing residents’ views, creating the ideal mix of unit sizes and types, and developing the ideal bespoke interior design and amenities package. Located on Fifth Avenue at 30th Street, the site’s relatively small footprint presented several challenges, including the need to push the column grid to the building’s perimeter and utilize a central core to maximize views and improve layouts.

ENGAGEMENT

As director of construction and development for this project, Danielle worked hand in hand with Viñoly Architects from initial site acquisition and planning through project completion, and was responsible for:

Developing the project’s program and unit mix
Selection of consultants and contractors
Budgeting and scheduling
Financial reporting
Coordination with sales and marketing teams
Regulatory compliance

In addition, Danielle oversaw the negotiation, design, and construction of several combination units; instituted a comprehensive QA/QC program, and managed the building's turnover—moving residents in while construction continued on the development’s upper floors.

OWNER/DEVELOPER: THE VICTOR GROUP
ARCHITECT: RAFAEL VIÑOLY ARCHITECTS
INTERIOR DESIGNER: JEFFREY BEERS INTERNATIONAL
GC: LENDLEASE CONSTRUCTION
GSF: 266,000 SF
BUILDING TYPE: MIXED-USE LUXURY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM; NEW DEVELOPMENT
UNITS: 130
STORIES: 53

THE GETTY RESIDENCES

BACKGROUND

Designed by famed architect Peter Marino, this ground-up, 12-story luxury development in the heart of the Chelsea, boasts a custom-designed geometric glass façade and bespoke interiors. The property is home to two art galleries and features five unique residences ranging in size from 3,000 to 12,000 square feet.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Located on the former site of a Getty gas station, the property’s unique history required a complex environmental remediation program involving the installation of a secant “cut-off” wall to prevent the migration of contaminants. The deep and complex foundation system resulted in the creation of a second basement with room for a fitness center and additional “sellable” square footage as retail space.

ENGAGEMENT

As the Director of Construction and Development for this project, Danielle was responsible for:

Development of the project program
Selection of consultants and contractors
Oversight of all design and construction
Execution of a complex project schedule
Sourcing of specialty artisans for the project’s one-of-a-kind finishes
Coordination of marketing and sales efforts

OWNER/DEVELOPER: THE VICTOR GROUP
ARCHITECT: PETER MARINO ARCHITECT
INTERIOR DESIGNER: PETER MARINO ARCHITECT
GC: LENDLEASE CONSTRUCTION
GSF: 55,000 SF
BUILDING TYPE: MIXED-USE LUXURY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM; NEW DEVELOPMENT
UNITS: 5
STORIES: 12

RIVERSPRING LIVING

BACKGROUND

RiverSpring Living is a senior care facility serving the New York City area for more than 100 years. Located on 32 acres overlooking New York’s Hudson River, RiverSpring Living engaged DAxCO to supervise multiple complex construction and new development initiatives, including extensive FISP projects, roofing and waterproofing projects, the planning and execution of interior fit-outs, and the construction of ground-up affordable housing.

ENGAGEMENT

Riverspring Living has engaged DAxCO to support their current and future construction and renovation needs. To date, DAxCO has worked as owner representative managing various initiatives which include:

Project planning and budgeting
Engaging relevant consultants for a multitude of project types
Preconstruction services
On-site project management

STEWART HOUSE

BACKGROUND

Built in 1960, Stewart House is an iconic 368-unit, full-service white-brick luxury residential co-op designed by Sylvan and Robert Bien. Today, the building remains one of the City’s most fashionable and sought-after addresses in Greenwich Village.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Executing multiple construction initiatives in an occupied pre-war building required careful planning and execution to minimize the impact to residents and the parking operator.

ENGAGEMENT

The building’s co-op board sought a consultant to oversee multiple complex initiatives, including Local Law 11 work, replacement of the building’s aging roof, and reengineering/restoration of an aging parking structure. Working in tandem with the Board and the Building’s property management team, DAxCO oversaw the day-to-day construction activities, managed the project schedule and budget, and provided detailed weekly updates to ensure affected residents were notified of work being done in or around their apartments. DAxCO also created a long-term strategy to help the Board better prepare for future repairs and renovation projects. Additional responsibilities included:

Budgeting
Cost management
Project scheduling
Securing contractors
Compliance with city agencies

OWNER/DEVELOPER: STEWART HOUSE TENANTS CORP.
ARCHITECT: SYLVAN AND ROBERT BIEN (1960) HOWARD ZIMMERMAN ARCHITECTS
GC: CANIDO BASONAS
BUILDING TYPE: MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL CO-OP
UNITS: 368
STORIES: 21