57th St. Landmark Restoration Expands Art Store Space

NEW YORK CITY-The former American Society of Civil Engineer’s Club, one of 57th Street’s architectural gems, is undergoing a major renovation that will expand the space of its ground floor retail tenant, build out a new mezzanine level and add a retail tenant on the second and third floor. Independent sources estimate the cost of the renovation at roughly $10 million.

Located at 220 W. 57th St., the building is a French Gothic Revival structure that has remained open during a full-scale renovation. When the project is completed in July, well-known art supply store Lee’s Art shop will retain its 7,000-sf street-level space and will expand to the second floor. In addition, a new 2,500-sf mezzanine level built by locally based IBEX Construction will house the art business’ offices.

“The scope and reach of this project is extraordinary and should not be underestimated,” says Andy Frankl, president of IBEX Construction. “The completion of this project will open up a new chapter for Lee’s Art Shop and this beautiful French Gothic Revival structure.”