Exterior Restoration

Historic Preservation

Capital Improvement

Roof and Terrace Renovations:
Midwest Court - West 53rd
River Rose - Rector Place
Plaza East - East 34th
The West Coast - Horatio Street
The Fairfax - East 69th
Window and Door Replacement:
Parker Towers - Forest Hills
Warbasse Houses - Brooklyn
The Fairfax - East 69th

Forensic Investigation

Interior Design

Technical Services



Midwest Court, 410 West 53rd Street,   New York, New York




Project Type:
Recreational Roof Terrace Renovation

Howard L. Zimmerman Architects, P.C. was retained by Rockrose Development Corporation to explore the feasibility of converting the building's unused rooftop structure for recreational use. HLZA was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of a new recreational roof terrace for this mid-rise residential property located on 53rd Street and 9th Avenue in New York's growing Hell's Kitchen community.

Scope of Work:


Installing new roofing system

Bulkheads and parapet wall miscellaneous repairs

Installing new accent lighting

Providing new outdoor wood furnishing and accessories

Wisteria covered pergolas and gazebos offer shade and a roof-top garden provides pleasant retreat in midtown Manhattan

Extensive plantings shield views of and access to mechanical equipment

Project challenges for this assignment included ensuring the integrity of the new roof to support new recreational terrace.



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