New York City, N.Y. – (September 22, 2009) — Basonas Construction Corp was elated in restoring a historic pre-war building to its former grandeur. They used the latest technologies to restore the exterior and façade, besides the new roof and cleaning done.

The 12-story building is predominantly used for commercial office space and is located at 461 Park Avenue South. Designed by Paul R. Allen it is a quaint building in the neighborhood of Midtown South.

Under the year of restoration, the project consisted of plenty of work. Reconstruction of a decorative terra cotta parapet was undertaken requiring replication of terra cotta with Pre cast concrete units. The roof was replaced, along with four large skylights. There was major restoration undertaken of the bulkhead involving structural steel replacement: columns and spandrels. The entire top floor north wall of the bulkhead was replaced with new masonry, as well as the north east corner. On the façade elevations all the masonry was re-pointed, the lower façade consisting of limestone was washed using the time consuming soak and rinse method to eliminate the need to use chemical or high pressure wash.

“The work involved all aspect of the exterior restoration trade,” said Michael Brion, vice president of Basonas Construction Corp.

WJE Engineering and Architects Associates served as the project’s consultant.

For more information, visit http://www.basonas-construction.com or call 718-832-0283.

About Basonas Construction Corporation

Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Basonas Construction Corporation specializes in working on façade envelopes and building exteriors utilizing the latest technology. The company is a member of the Building Trades Association and works primarily with co-ops, condos and rental buildings in the greater New York City area. With extensive experience on both large and small projects, quality work and safety have been the company’s top priorities since its inception twenty years ago.

Contact:

Michael Brion
Email: Basonas@aol.com
Telephone: 718-832-0283


Press Release: Basonas Construction Corp Gives The Browns Companies Building a Facelift.

July 10, 2009 Basonas Construction Corp based out of Brooklyn, NY has finalized the restoration of 1150 Park Avenue, New York City to its Pre-War glory. Using the latest tools and expertise, this buildings exterior was restored to its former elegance.

This very pleasant, 19-story apartment building was erected in 1940 and was converted to a cooperative. The building was designed by George F. Pelham jr., and his red-brick designs nicely complement the neighborhood Presbyterian Church.

We had plenty of work that had to be done, but we completed the project in a timely manner and to the proprietors specifications, says Michael Brion, vice president of Basonas Construction Corporation.

Brick had to be replaced and repointed. Parapet had to be reconstructed. Besides the 11 decorative stone panels at base of building that had to be replaced, the windows lintels and sills were replaced. The roofs membrane was replaced with the newest resilient technologies, and masonry work had to be done to the chimney.

Rand Engineering and Architecture, PC, based out of NYC, over saw the designs to the restoration.

For more information, visit http://www.basonas-construction.com or call 1-718-832-0283.


About Basonas Construction Corp. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Basonas Construction Corporation specializes in working on facade envelopes and building exteriors utilizing the latest technology. The company is a member of the Building Trades Association and works primarily with co-ops, condos and rental buildings in the greater New York City area. With extensive experience on both large and small projects, quality work and safety have been the company's top priorities since its inception twenty years ago.

Contact:

Michael Brion
Vice President
718-832-0283
Email Contact: Basonas@aol.com
 
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