24 Months
Project Duration
FACADE RESTORATION
12 East 86th Street
Fully occupied prewar residential building in Carnegie Hill, Manhattan.
About the Project
Located in Manhattan’s Carnegie Hill, 12 East 86th St is a fully occupied luxury residence undergoing a comprehensive Local Law 11 facade restoration. KNS is performing facade restoration, masonry repair and roofing work on the occupied building, with residents remaining in place throughout construction.
- 01 Local Law 11 façade restoration
- 02 Terracotta replacement with architectural precast and GFRC
- 03 “Asbestos Hot” roofing removal and replacement
Project by
the Numbers
200,000 sq ft
Project Footprint
30 experts
Team Members Involved
Expected 2027
Completion Date
A Closer Look at the Transformation
12 East 86th Street
Built in 1923 and designed by Schwartz & Gross, The Croydon began as a residential hotel at 12 East 86th Street. The 15-story prewar building occupies roughly half the block between Madison and Fifth Avenues and was converted to apartments in 1976.
More than a century after its construction, its brick facade still carries the terra cotta and architectural detailing characteristic of the period. KNS is restoring deteriorated exterior elements across approximately 200,000 square feet while the building remains fully occupied, preserving the character of the original facade while addressing the conditions identified through its Local Law 11 program.
Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life
Contact KNS Building Restoration today for a free consultation. Our team of experts is ready to transform and preserve your building with precision and care.