This post outlines anticipated construction activity on Vanderbilt’s Chelsea campus from January 12 through January 18. When necessary, time-sensitive notifications are shared via Anchor Alert for those enrolled in text communications.
What to expect this week
- Street storage near Chapel and Dodge on West 21st Street, previously planned to be set up January 8-13, is pending DOT approval; now anticipated for later this month.
- Continued scaffolding and sidewalk bridge installation on Vanderbilt’s Chelsea campus spanning the entirety of 21st Street. Scaffolding installation work is primarily expected outside of Seabury; sidewalk bridges will continue to be placed along West 21st Street.
- Abatement work within fully contained, empty buildings. Following building inspections, asbestos was detected in some of the buildings located on the Vanderbilt University–New York City campus. The construction management team will follow all state and federal regulations to ensure asbestos is safely removed. An environmental consultant will manage air monitoring, while a certified environmental vendor will do remediation of hazardous material.
- Relocation and preservation of a red maple tree located on The Close. The tree will be moved to another area of the landscape. You can expect the use of a small excavator.
Construction impacts you may notice
- Ongoing worker presence
- Minimal noise during working hours (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays); at most, moderate-level noise, comparable to a leaf blower or lawn mower, will occur with the use of the excavator to relocate the red maple tree.
- Visual signs of construction on and around campus, including new scaffolding, sidewalk bridges, street storage and construction fencing and barriers.
- Sidewalks remain open with minimal disruption.
Other campus impacts this week
- Academic programming is scheduled for the evening of January 13 at Hoffman Hall. You may notice more foot traffic than in typical day-to-day operations; no noteworthy disturbances are expected.
- A small private event is planned for January 17 at Hoffman Hall. You may notice more foot traffic than in typical day-to-day operations; no noteworthy disturbances are expected.
Coffee & Construction: January 22, 9 a.m.
Vanderbilt in New York City is launching Coffee & Construction, a monthly informal update where neighbors and residents are invited to stop by, enjoy coffee, and connect directly with James Kellerhouse and the project management team. These sessions are designed to provide brief construction updates, answer questions, share upcoming milestones, and offer a space for open conversation about what’s ahead as work progresses on campus.
The first Coffee & Construction event will take place on January 22 at 9 a.m. at The Chapel of the Good Shepard.
RSVPs to Matt Koff (email: matthew.g.koff@Vanderbilt.Edu) are appreciated but not required.