Museum of the City of New York, Preservation and Modernization – Phase III

The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) is an art gallery and history museum founded in 1923 to present the history of New York City, the United States of America, and its people. It is located at the northern end of the Museum Mile section of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, between 103rd and 104th Streets, facing Central Park.

This MCNY project consists of a partial floor renovation of the cellar through to the third floor, with limited scope on the fourth and fifth floors. All work necessary for historic restoration and modernization of the north wing includes providing new MEP, fire protections, security, and tele/data installation. Completion of the galleries, auditorium, and associated programming will match construction performed in the previous phases of construction.

One of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of the project was keeping the Museum in operation throughout the entire multi-phase process, with a strategy that ensured museum staff had the essential space to continue their work in serving the public with ongoing exhibitions and educational programs.