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2019
Faithfully modernized in 2019, 817 is now poised to redefine what a building can do to inspire a city. A strikingly restored façade and retail curtain wall bring this piece of history into the modern era.
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History
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Designed in 1895 by architect George B. Post, known for his innovative skyscraper designs, including the tallest building in New York City at the time, The New York World Building.
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Formerly known as the Sprague Building, 817 Broadway originally cost $250,000 to construct and was designed for cloak manufacturers Meyer Jonasson & Company.
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Nearing its 125th year in history, restoration efforts are complete on the revival of the ornate façade, featuring elements of limestone, terra cotta, and Roman brick, as well as its structural component built of Carnegie Steel.
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Decorative limestone columns, ornate terra cotta columns, and intricate brickwork have been faithfully restored across the historic façade.
Original Sketch: Elevation
Original Sketch: 12th St Elevation
Original Sketch: Façade Detailing
Façade Restoration Detail
Façade Restoration Detail
Façade Restoration Detail
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A strikingly restored façade, retail curtain wall on Broadway, and energy efficient windows bring this piece of history into the modern era.
Expansive new curtainwall design at the corner of Broadway and 12th Street with 18' ceiling heights on the ground floor and opportunities for signage.
Handsome new lobby entrance two blocks south of Union Square.
A sophisticated, attended lobby on Broadway is at the ready to greet tenants.
Pre-built office
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Rooftop
A sweeping rooftop lounge boasts 360-degree views of New York City and provides a gathering space for tenants to relax, recharge, and reconnect with one another. To the north, a direct line of sight looks over Union Square Park and straight up Park Avenue towards the striking midtown skyline. No matter where you look, there is no shortage of inspiration.
Rooftop Terrace
Rooftop Terrace
Rooftop Terrace View
Rooftop Terrace View
Rooftop Terrace View
Rooftop Terrace View
Rooftop Terrace View
Rooftop
A sweeping rooftop lounge boasts 360-degree views of New York City and provides a gathering space for tenants to relax, recharge, and reconnect with one another. To the north, a direct line of sight looks over Union Square Park and straight up Park Avenue towards the striking midtown skyline. No matter where you look, there is no shortage of inspiration.
Building Specifications
BUILT
1895ARCHITECT
George B. PostMODERNIZED
2019ARCHITECT
Studios ArchitectureSTRUCTURE
Carnegie Steel columns with terra cotta flat-arched slabs and concrete floorsFAÇADE
Limestone multi-story base with distinctive angled brick piers and arches in the building mid-section and an elaborate crown with various decorative elements and fenestrations. The façade was faithfully restored in 2018.
CEILING HEIGHTS
(slab to underside of slab)
FLOOR LOADS
Ground through 15th floors
COLUMNS
LOBBIES & ELEVATORS
Fully modernized lobby on 12th Street with 15’ ceilings and three passenger elevators, one of which serves the roof terrace. Service lobby on 12th Street with a dedicated service car
ELECTRIC
Cellar & GroundFloor: 20 watts per SF
2-15: 6 watts per SF exclusive of HVAC
SECURITY
24/7 attended lobby with fullaccess control and surveillance
systems
TELECOM
Wired Score Certified GoldVerizon FIOS, Time Warner,
Rainbow Broadband
Dedicated, air-conditioned IT room
in the building cellar with redundant
pathways through the building
HVAC
Cooling Tower supplying 20 tonsof condenser water to each of
the office floors and steel panel radiators
ROOFTOP TERRACE
4,000 SF with WiFi andunmatched 360-degree views
BIKE ROOM
In building lower level
SPRINKLER
Fully sprinkled
FIRE SAFETY
Class E System
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