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This is a time of historic momentum for Barnard College as it continues to build on its excellence through a variety of initiatives. Continuing to expand, renovate, and improve the College’s buildings and facilities remains a strong focus. 

Building Work Hours:

Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
**Work after 6 p.m. is not intended, but should it be required at certain stages of the projects, it can and will only be conducted with an approved After Hours Variance permit from the Department of Buildings. These activities will be communicated well in advance.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

ADA Access to Milbank Hall has changed, moving to the Toddler Center door on Broadway and 120th Street for the duration of the Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center project. At times, the 119th Street gate will also be open so that those traveling north or south on campus may use the sidewalk on Broadway as another alternative to the steps between Milbank and the Diana Center. When closed, those seeking ADA access can contact a CARES Community Safety Officer (212-854-3362) for support.

Noise Impact Scale 

To help you gauge the expected noise levels and better prepare members of our community for what to expect, we’ve provided a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the quietest and 5 being loud and potentially disruptive:

1 out of 5: Quiet, typical indoor construction, minimally heard from outside the area of work.
2 out of 5: Noticeable but not very disruptive (e.g., an engine whirring intermittently).
3 out of 5: Moderate noise (e.g., periodic hammering with hand tools).
4 out of 5: Louder, more significant noise impact (e.g., emptying dumpsters/dump trucks collecting material).
5 out of 5: Loud (e.g., jackhammer operating on concrete or rock). 

Look Ahead - What to Expect This Week

Weekend work has been scheduled for the following dates in the coming two weeks:

  • Saturday, April 26

  • Saturday, May 3

Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center

  • Weekend Work:
    • Scheduled for Saturday, April 26, and Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with workers arriving at 8 a.m.
    • Primarily quiet interior work. There will also be work on the mechanical roof equipment and the area between the RDSC and Milbank.
      Anticipated noise impact is 3 out of 5 during hoist use.
  • Weekday Noisy Work:
    • Foundation and Concrete Work: Concrete trucks, pumps, and machinery will continue to operate on Claremont Avenue. Interior jackhammering will also continue. 
      Anticipated noise impact is 5 out of 5.
    • Demolition and Debris Removal: Noise from debris removal may peak at 5 out of 5 at times but will generally remain lower throughout the day. 
      Anticipated noise impact is 5 out of 5.
    • Interior Work: Will extend beyond the normal hours listed on the website. During these extended hours, workers are limited to hoist use for access only between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. 
      Anticipated noise impact is 3 out of 5 during hoist use.

Barnard Hall (which houses the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being)

  • Miscellaneous construction punch list activities will occur in the new Francine LeFrak Center and the North Plaza. This work will be scheduled with the Center staff and will be coordinated around classes and events as needed.

If you are a member of the Barnard College on-campus community and have questions about specific campus impacts, please reference the Barnard Builds newsletter or email barnardbuilds@barnard.edu.

Overview

View from entrance of Milbank in the spring

Barnard College’s Office of Capital Projects oversees all construction projects on campus under the Barnard Builds umbrella. Led by the Capital Projects Division, the staff oversees new construction projects, renovations, and major repair and replacement projects for all campus buildings. The Capital Projects team manages outside vendors and consultants, including architects, construction managers or contractors for major construction projects. Email Barnard Builds with questions or concerns.

The projects operate in compliance with health and safety guidelines from the New York City Department of Buildings, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Transportation. The site logistics and flow of foot and vehicle traffic have been reviewed by the Department of Transportation and changed at the direction of that agency.

Construction Projects

For more information, email barnardbuilds@barnard.edu.
For noise-related inquiries or other impact reports, call (212) 854-3362.