Infrastructure Upgrades along 2nd Avenue. & Surrounding Areas

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) continues to manage the capital construction Infrastructure Upgrade Project #MED607. Work includes, but is not limited to, the installation of catch basins at various locations, utility upgrades, limited sewer upgrades, new hydrant installation and the installation of new water main pipes in various locations. This project has an anticipated completion date of Winter 2025. 

Work Completed: Fourth Quarter 2024 

Relocation of 12” watermain on 1^st Avenue between  East 35^th Street and East 36^th Street. 

Proposed Work Schedule: First Quarter 2025 Work continues for the 36 inch trunk water main  installation on E. 35^th St. btw. 2^nd and 3^rd Avenues. The city contractor will continue utility work along  East 35^th St. btw. 2^nd Ave and QMT Exit. 

(Weekends only-8:00am-4:30pm). The city contractor will continue supporting Con Edison utility relocation work along the east side of 1^st Ave btw. E. 34^th St. and E. 36^th St. City contractor will install 36’ Trunk Watermain and backfill open trenches at E. 35^th St. btw. 3^rd Ave & QMT Exit. The city contractor will perform trench excavation along south side of E. 35^th St. btw. QMT Exit & 2^nd Ave.  

Community Impacts 

During construction hours, you can expect increased levels of dust, noise, and heavy  equipment. In addition, vehicular lane closures or  detours may occur. There may be limited curbside parking and you will be notified if certain bus stops will be moved. Please note, signs are posted where necessary and emergency vehicle/pedestrian/building access will be maintained at-all-times. 

Community Construction Liaison (CCL) 

The DDC has assigned Youseph Rasheed, as the Community Construction Liaison (CCL) for this project. Contact Youseph for your project related inquiries/concerns. 

Phone: 646-768-9105 

Email: 2ndAvenue.ccl@gmail.com 

Field Office: 300 E. 40th St., NY, NY 10016  

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm  

DDC Video:  

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/projects/videos. page 

Newsletter Distribution 

Distribution of Construction Newsletters for this project are within the footprint of the project & Manhattan’s Community Board #6. 

Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities If you or someone you know may be uniquely impacted by this project, please contact the project CCL and/or Resident Engineer, as soon as possible, to make them aware of your situation or concern.