Repositioning to Multifamily
A.P. Construction has completed the 104,000 square foot multiphase transformation of a historic Mill building constructed in 1881, and the renovation of a commercial building built in 1981, into 59 luxury apartment units.
The setting of the $29 million project is its most distinctive feature. Intersected by the Byram River in Greenwich, CT, the buildings sit on the river’s banks, with a magnificent waterfall in between. Until 1979, the property was an operating felt mill, and it was not until 1981, that the property was developed and converted into an office park with restaurants and retail space. This most recent renovation converted the office space into residential rental apartments.
The project began with an extensive, selection demolition of both buildings. Structural upgrades were made throughout to meet modern standards and to prepare for residential use. Existing bricks were salvaged, cleaned, and stored to be reused for new construction to ensure uniformity of look and within the design intent.
New life safety and mechanical systems were installed throughout the buildings. Tilt and turn windows were installed and finished with high-end materials. Many of the units include new concrete patios overlooking the river and waterfall.
Major site work included the installation of a new drainage and waterproofing system to protect the underground parking structure, new utilities, and re-paving. Park-like community areas were created along the waterfront and are finished with extensive landscaping.
A dredging operation was implemented to remove 1,200 cubic yards of silt and debris built up behind the dam over a half-century. The dredged material was pumped into a series of geotextile tubes measuring 60” in circumference x 100’ in length. The filtered water was then pumped back to the Byram River.
Photo credit: Noah Granoff
Specializing in multifamily housing and mixed-use developments, A.P. Construction has completed over 1,000+ multifamily units totaling over $360 million over the past 15 years. Projects range from completely new out-of-ground structures & renovations to capital improvements of existing facilities.
A.P. Construction has a wealth of experience facilitating repositioning of assets for our clients. We create value through managing early detection, mitigation, and solutions for project issues. We assist with feasibility, budgeting during planning, drive collaboration with project stakeholders, evaluate constructibility concerns, and help manage supply chain challenges.
A.P. Construction’s team overseeing the project included Project Manager, Johann Sigurdsson, and Superintendents Sal Scappatura, Wilfred Simplice, and Mike D’Amico. The architect was Granoff Architects.
