Lincoln Square Synagogue

Construction updates

LSS Topping Out

By:Perspective New York magazine

November 30, 2009

Attached please find a full-page article on LSS topping out, published in November 2009 issue of Perspective New York magazine (Hottest Projects section).

Here is a link to Oculus' news item on LSS

Topping off Ceremony

By:Scott Liebman

September 18, 2009

On Friday, September 18, LSS celebrated the "topping out" of the new building. The event celebrated the placement of the final piece of steel in the new building. Following the tradition of "topping out", the steel beam was signed by Rabbi Robinson and the officers. Joining the LSS community were Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, NY State Assemblyperson Linda Rosenthal, and other dignitaries.

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Latest Photos - April 21

By:Scott Liebman

April 21, 2009

See the latest photos from April 21. (See the photos)

More steel delivery

By:Scott Liebman

April 05, 2009

On Sunday April 5th, parts of Amsterdam Avenue were once again closed down to allow for the delivery and installation of the more of the steel beams. See the photos of the delivery and installation. (See the photos)

Steel delivery

By:Scott Liebman

March 22, 2009

On Sunday March 22nd, parts of Amsterdam Avenue were closed down to allow for the delivery and installation of the massive supporting beams that are at ground level of the building. It is expected that the steel structure will be largely completed within 90 days of those beams being installed. See the photos of the delivery and installation. (See the photos)

New permits issued

By:Ruvan Cohen

March 15, 2009

Dear Members,

This is a note that I hoped to write three weeks ago, but, as explained below, that wasn’t to be. Many of you have noticed that there has been no work at the site for the last three weeks. That is because the Department of Buildings issued a Stop Work Order a little over three weeks ago. This has now been resolved and new permits have been issued.

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Latest photos from the site

By:Scott Liebman

November 17, 2008

Check out the latest photos from the construction site.

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Latest photos from the site

By:Scott Liebman

October 16, 2008

The walls are almost complete (at least the ones below street level). Check out the latest photos from the construction site.

Building Update

By:Ruvan Cohen

September 24, 2008

As we approach Rosh Hashanah, I would like to update you on the progress of the construction of the new building. Needless to say, we are all frustrated that construction has not proceeded more rapidly, particularly as we see other buildings rising more quickly in the neighborhood. In fact, the construction schedule is running approximately three to four weeks behind the revised schedule that was detailed to the community before the summer. I would like to explain some of the reasons behind the delay, as well as provide the steps taken to address the issues, and the schedule going forward.

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