Falling debris from the attack damaged the building’s exterior and a fire raged for days, gutting parts of the interior. The building, constructed in 1907 by acclaimed architect Cass Gilbert, has been converted from offices into 410 apartments.

“It was a privilege to work on such a distinguished building,” said Michael Y. Ahearn, President of Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration. “In addition to the significance of this project from an historical perspective, it is an honor to be able to work in this part of New York City, which got knocked down, but not out.”

The $145 million project generated coverage by The New York Times, New York Newsday, and the construction press. Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration reproduced every detail, from the copper mansard roof to 7,000 new pieces of terra cotta and ornate hand-cut granite carved in Italy and Canada. Seaboard revamped the building’s façade and its four-story base, hewn from granite cubes up to four feet thick, replacing most of the first three floors of granite base at the north façade with a new panelized granite system.

Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration is located at 530 Willett Avenue in Port Chester, NY. The Company recently celebrated their 60th anniversary in business.

About Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration:
Based in Port Chester, NY, Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration is one of the leading restoration and alteration construction firms in the New York City metropolitan area. The company has received several accolades for its work on high-profile projects, including The Elephant House at the Bronx Zoo, The Cloisters museum, and 90 West Street, originally constructed in 1907 and designed by noted architect Cass Gilbert, which experienced extensive damage during the 9-11 attack. For more information, please call (800) 347-7464.

PRESS CONTACTS:
Stacey Cohen/Mike Dardano
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(914) 666-0066
mike@cocommunications.com

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