What was permitted
Interior demolition of non-load-bearing partitions, floors, ceilings, and doors is underway at 159 East 53rd Street in Manhattan's East Midtown-Turtle Bay neighborhood. This work is part of a larger renovation project for NYU, with no changes to the building's use or occupancy.
The permit for this general construction work was issued on September 2, 2026, with an estimated cost of $50,000. TISHMAN CONSTRUCTION CORP is the General Contractor managing this project.
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