Construction on 108th Street

Update June 2019 After discussion with the contractor and review at the last PTA meeting, it was decided that barring an increase in particulate levels, three air monitors will remain on site and the monitors at the school will be removed.

Update Feb. 2019 Demolition is moving along smoothly and is expected to be complete by April. Teachers have not had any complaints about noise.

Update as of 01/04/19  The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) has received all approvals needed to begin demolition. Demolition preparation, including the installation of all protective sheds, is underway with demolition scheduled to begin on January 7th, 2019.

Update as of 12/18/18 At the Construction Advisory Group meeting for the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) project on Tuesday, Dec. 18th, MS54 representatives were informed that all demolition permits are expected in by next week, with demo beginning after the holiday break and predicted to be conducted for approximately three months. Protocols for monitoring air quality and noise will continue. Excavation, the next phase of work, will follow for six to eight months, according to WSFSSH’s contractor.

Update as of 11/20/18  Sidewalk barricades and scaffolding are expected to be in place on the north side of 108th Street the week of November 26TH with demolition expected to begin the week of December 10TH. A protocol for sharing air quality information has been established and the school crossing guard at 108th and Amsterdam continues to have regular contact with Dr. Elster.

Update as of 10/25/18   The contractor is in process of securing final permits with demolition expected to begin within the month. We can expect a two month demolition and six month excavation process. Air quality monitors have been placed on and around school grounds and base line readings established. Protocol for sharing data if dust levels exceed warning levels was agreed to. Crossing Guard has been established at 108th and Amsterdam and is in regular contact with Dr. Elster (mostly about the kids' cell phone habits).

Additional news and information is available on the developer's website: http://wsfsshatwest108.org or by phone at 212-721-6032 x 1066

Any concerns or questions can be directed to co-presidents@ms54pta.org

MS54 Booker T. Washington
103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone 212-678-2861

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