John Jay College

Description

Constructed in 1903 as a public high school and designed by Charles Snyder, this Neo-Gothic building was the largest high school in the City when built. Now the home of John Jay College, the facade was deteriorating and Nicholson & Galloway was contracted for exterior repairs as follows:

• 1,400 terracotta units replaced
• Brick and limestone replacement and repointing
• 9,000 Square feet of masonry chemical cleaning
• 3,500 Square feet of masonry water mist cleaning
• 9,000 Linear feet of sealant joint replacement
• 800 Linear feet of lead coated copper cornice flashing
• 3 Skylights replaced